Microbiology Science & Immunology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology is offered at 179 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.3% of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,711 people earned theirMicrobiology Science & Immunology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Microbiology Science & Immunology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 3 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,014 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,021 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 673 |
Earnings of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology of $52,367 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,180 |
| 4 years | $52,367 |
| 5 years | $65,002 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Microbiology Science & Immunology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology. About 71.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 267 |
| Women | 677 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 445 | 47.1% |
| Asian | 90 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 137 | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 31 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 144 | 15.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 202 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Microbiology Science & Immunology students seeking a master's degree is University of Florida. This school awarded 516 master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. This school awarded 171 master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 95 master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 93 master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 82 master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. This school awarded 70 master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 57 master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Microbiology, General | 2,646 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 961 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 443 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | 253 |
| Immunology | 220 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Microbiology Science & Immunology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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