Master’s Degrees in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
Education Levels of Microbiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 998 people earned their master's degree in microbiology. This earns it the #140 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in microbiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,108 |
| Master’s Degree | 998 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 646 |
| Graduate Certificate | 56 |
| Associate Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Microbiology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in microbiology is $58,615. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $52,173 to a high of $64,546.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for microbiology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in microbiology. About 68.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 311 |
| Women | 687 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of microbiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 148 |
| White | 506 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 66 |
Most Popular Microbiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges that offer a master’s degree in microbiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UF. About 72% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in microbiology at University of Florida make a median salary of 58,615.
Georgetown University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Georgetown. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgetown University microbiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,615.
Regis University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Regis U. About 44% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in microbiology at Regis University make a median salary of 58,615.
The 4th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Yale. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Yale University microbiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,615.
Drexel University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Drexel. About 68% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Drexel University microbiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,615.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Colorado State. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Colorado State University - Fort Collins microbiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,615.
The 7th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Tulane. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in microbiology at Tulane University of Louisiana make a median salary of 58,615.
The 8th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in microbiology from GWU. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in microbiology at George Washington University make a median salary of 58,615.
The 9th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in microbiology from University of Rochester. Of these students, 56% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Rochester microbiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,615.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Pitt. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus microbiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,615.
University of Southern California is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in microbiology from USC. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California microbiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,615.
The 12th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UMass Amherst. About 45% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Massachusetts Amherst microbiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,615.
George Mason University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in microbiology from GMU. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. George Mason University microbiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,615.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in microbiology from U-M. Of these students, 78% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,615.
The 15th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UT Health San Antonio. Of these students, 62% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in microbiology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio make a median salary of 58,615.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 65% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in microbiology at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 58,615.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in microbiology from OSU. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus microbiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,615.
University at Buffalo is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in microbiology from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 53% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in microbiology at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 58,615.
The 18th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in microbiology at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 58,615.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Thomas Jefferson University. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in microbiology at Thomas Jefferson University make a median salary of 58,615.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to microbiology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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