Bachelor’s Degrees in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
Education Levels of Microbiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,108 people earned their bachelor's degree in microbiology. This makes it the 98th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in microbiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,108 |
| Master’s Degree | 998 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 646 |
| Graduate Certificate | 56 |
| Associate Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Microbiology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in microbiology is $38,040. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $34,451 and the high is $43,608.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in microbiology is $25,865. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $31,549 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,815.
The median monthly payment of a microbiology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $308.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in microbiology. About 63.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,146 |
| Women | 1,962 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of microbiology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 467 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 800 |
| White | 1,447 |
| International Students | 84 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 231 |
Most Popular Microbiology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in microbiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for microbiology students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UF. Of these students, 62% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in microbiology at University of Florida make a median salary of 38,040.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UCLA. Of these students, 61% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,040.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from BYU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Brigham Young University - Provo microbiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,040.
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UPR Mayaguez. Of these students, 67% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UPR Mayaguez graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,040.
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UPR Arecibo. Of these students, 77% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UPR Arecibo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,040.
The 6th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from Texas Tech. Of these students, 63% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas Tech University microbiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,040.
The 7th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from OSU. Of these students, 60% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,040.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 63% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in microbiology at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 38,040.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UW - Madison. About 40% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison microbiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,040.
University of California - Davis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UC Davis. About 58% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Davis microbiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,040.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UMass Amherst. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in microbiology at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 38,040.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from Colorado State. About 71% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado State University - Fort Collins microbiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,040.
University of Miami comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from U Miami. Of these students, 70% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Miami microbiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,040.
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UPR Humacao. Of these students, 84% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Puerto Rico - Humacao microbiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,040.
The 15th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from Michigan State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Michigan State University microbiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,040.
Clemson University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from Clemson. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,040.
Texas State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from Texas State. Of these students, 59% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in microbiology at Texas State University make a median salary of 38,040.
Montana State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from MSU Bozeman. About 73% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Montana State University microbiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,040.
Auburn University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from Auburn. About 74% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in microbiology at Auburn University make a median salary of 38,040.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from University of Oklahoma. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in microbiology at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 38,040.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to microbiology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 85,460 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,092 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,367 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7,365 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,605 |
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.
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