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Microbiology in Illinois

Microbiology Schools in Illinois

65 students earned Microbiology degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

A Microbiology major is the 197th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Microbiology 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) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Master’s Degree 20
Bachelor’s Degree 8

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: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Microbiology 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 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
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,531.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,109. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,555.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,139. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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Microbiology Careers in IL

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
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

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