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Microbiology Science & Immunology in Massachusetts

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Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools in Massachusetts

110 Microbiology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Microbiology Science & Immunology is the 141st most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Master’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Microbiology Science & Immunology Grads in Massachusetts

There are 24,820 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 Massachusetts

Microbiology grads earn an average of $92,980 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $52,450 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation.

#3

Tufts University

Medford
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#4

Hampshire College

Amherst
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Careers in MA

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Microbiologists 9% $80,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Biology 3,280
Biochemistry & Biophysics 758
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 721
Ecology & Systematics Biology 488
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 329
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 307
Biotechnology 290
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 222

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