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Microbiology Science & Immunology in Illinois

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Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 58 students earned their Microbiology degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Microbiology Science & Immunology is the 197th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors in Illinois

Microbiology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Bachelor’s Degree 13
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a microbiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of microbiology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Microbiology Science & Immunology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 9,440 people employed in jobs related to a microbiology degree, compared to 295,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Microbiology Science & Immunology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, microbiology grads earn an average of $84,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,854 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,099 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Careers in IL

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Microbiologists 2% $54,630
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to microbiology.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 2,864
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 569
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 423
Biochemistry & Biophysics 275
Other Biological Sciences 260
Ecology & Systematics Biology 163
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 119
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 95

View all majors related to Microbiology Science & Immunology

View Nationwide Microbiology Science & Immunology Report

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