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Microbiology in Kentucky

Microbiology Schools in Kentucky

14 Microbiology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Microbiology is the 177th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in Kentucky

There are 1,690 people in the state and 295,020 people in the nation working in microbiology jobs.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, microbiology grads earn an average of $70,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 2 colleges in Kentucky that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Louisville

Louisville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,277. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,328. 83% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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Microbiology Careers in KY

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Medical Scientists 11% $72,780
Microbiologists 0% $49,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
General Biology 1,146
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 108
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 75
Biochemistry & Biophysics 60
Biotechnology 46
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 31
Ecology & Systematics Biology 23
Pharmacology & Toxicology 19

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