Microbiology & Immunology Master’s Degrees
There are 37 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Microbiology & Immunology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 23.3% of Microbiology & Immunology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Microbiology & Immunology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 443 degrees were awarded toMicrobiology & Immunology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Microbiology & Immunology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 183 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 133 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 127 |
Earnings of Microbiology & Immunology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Microbiology & Immunology of $52,367 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Microbiology & Immunology. About 65.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 44 |
| Women | 85 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Microbiology & Immunology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 40.3% |
| Asian | 14 | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 10.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.6% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 30 | 23.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 23.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Microbiology & Immunology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Microbiology & Immunology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Microbiology & Immunology students seeking a master's degree is University of Miami. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Microbiology & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Reno comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Microbiology & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Microbiology & 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 Rochester is a popular choice for Microbiology & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical College of Wisconsin is a popular choice for Microbiology & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Microbiology & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Microbiology & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a popular choice for Microbiology & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Microbiology & 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Microbiology & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Microbiology & 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.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a popular choice for Microbiology & Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Microbiology & Immunology from this school. 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 Microbiology & Immunology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Microbiology, General | 2,646 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 961 |
| 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
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