Bachelor’s Degrees in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Microbiology Majors
In 2020-2021, 3,312 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 | 3,312 |
| Master’s Degree | 631 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 592 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
| Associate Degree | 9 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Microbiology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in microbiology is $32,921. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $30,096 to a high of $36,905.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in microbiology is $21,375. 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, $25,232 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,594.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $216.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in microbiology. About 62.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,233 |
| Women | 2,079 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of microbiology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 458 |
| Black or African American | 95 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 883 |
| White | 1,571 |
| International Students | 75 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 230 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 bachelor's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at UF. Of these students, 65% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UCLA. Of these students, 59% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from BYU. About 41% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UPR Mayaguez. About 67% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UPR Arecibo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 bachelor's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at Texas Tech. Of these students, 67% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The microbiology program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 80 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UW Seattle. About 65% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The microbiology program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 77 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UC Davis. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 bachelor's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at UMass Amherst. About 73% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from Colorado State. Of these students, 57% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. The microbiology program at University of Miami awarded 60 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from UPR Humacao. About 80% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in microbiology from Michigan State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. The microbiology program at Clemson University awarded 52 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 bachelor's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at Texas State. About 67% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 bachelor's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at MSU Bozeman. Of these students, 79% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The microbiology program at Auburn University awarded 52 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 bachelor's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at University of Oklahoma. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to microbiology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 89,056 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,552 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 10,308 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 6,139 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,623 |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.