Microbiology Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Microbiology is offered at 107 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Microbiology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about100% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Microbiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,646 people earned theirMicrobiology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Microbiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,170 |
| Master’s Degree | 247 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 226 |
Earnings of Microbiology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Microbiology 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 Microbiology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Microbiology. About 66.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Microbiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 33.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 66.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Microbiology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 125 colleges that offer a associate degree in Microbiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Microbiology students seeking a associate degree is Brigham Young University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 103 associate degrees in Microbiology 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 majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their associate degree in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 95 associate degrees in Microbiology 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 Puerto Rico-Mayaguez comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 93 associate degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 92 associate degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in Microbiology 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 #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 70 associate degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 68 associate degrees in Microbiology 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 majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 67 associate degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 60 associate degrees in Microbiology 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-San Diego comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in Microbiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Microbiology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 961 |
| 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
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