Graduate Certificates in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
Education Levels of Microbiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 56 people earned their graduate certificate in microbiology. This makes it the 202nd most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for microbiology majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in microbiology. About 73.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 41 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of microbiology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 27 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Microbiology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 11 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in microbiology. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for microbiology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in microbiology from GMU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in microbiology from Columbia. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in microbiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in microbiology from University of Arizona.
The 4th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in microbiology from Drexel. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in microbiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in microbiology from U-M.
University of Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in microbiology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in microbiology from UF. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in microbiology. 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, 0 people received their graduate certificate in microbiology from University of Oklahoma.
Georgetown University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in microbiology. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in microbiology from Georgetown. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to microbiology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 369 |
| General Biology | 260 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 174 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 169 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 116 |
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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