Master’s Degrees in Environmental Biology
Education Levels of Environmental Microbiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 50 people earned their master's degree in environmental microbiology. This earns it the #723 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in environmental microbiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 410 |
| Master’s Degree | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
| Basic Certificate | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Environmental Microbiology Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for environmental microbiology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for environmental microbiology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in environmental microbiology. About 76.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of environmental microbiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 29 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Environmental Microbiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a master’s degree in environmental microbiology. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for environmental microbiology students seekinga master's degree is Hood College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in environmental microbiology from Hood. Of these students, 64% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for environmental microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in environmental microbiology from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Regis University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in environmental microbiology. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in environmental microbiology from Regis U. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for environmental microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Troy University. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in environmental microbiology from TROY.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in environmental microbiology. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in environmental microbiology from North Dakota State University.
Governors State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in environmental microbiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in environmental microbiology from GSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in environmental microbiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in environmental microbiology from Colorado State.
The College at Brockport is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in environmental microbiology. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in environmental microbiology from SUNY Brockport.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to environmental microbiology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 2,361 |
| Marine Biology | 383 |
| Ecology | 152 |
| Conservation Biology | 132 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 61 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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