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Microbiology Science & Immunology in Kentucky

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Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 13 students earned their Microbiology degrees in KY.

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

Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Master’s Degree 3

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 84.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Microbiology Science & Immunology 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 Science & Immunology 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:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,828. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,203. In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Careers in KY

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 13% $62,730
Medical Scientists 11% $72,780
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Biological Scientists 4% $63,260
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

View all majors related to Microbiology Science & Immunology

View Nationwide Microbiology Science & Immunology Report

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