Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.5% of Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 961 degrees were awarded toMedical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 457 |
| Master’s Degree | 408 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 96 |
Earnings of Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology of $52,367 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 41 |
| Women | 55 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 57.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 11 | 11.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 516 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology. This school awarded 76 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology 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 Florida-Online is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology 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-Irvine comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology 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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Microbiology, General | 2,646 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 443 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | 253 |
| Immunology | 220 |
| Infectious Disease and Global Health | 162 |
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.