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Microbiology in California

Microbiology Schools in California

Jobs for Microbiology Grads in California

In this state, there are 34,980 people employed in jobs related to a Microbiology degree, compared to 264,270 nationwide.

Microbiology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Microbiology Jobs in California

In this state, Microbiology grads earn an average of $139,311. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,412.

Microbiology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 13 colleges in California offering Microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 42% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. About 30% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,772 in their first year after graduation. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#10

Cerritos College

Norwalk

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,194 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $102,669 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Fullerton College

Fullerton

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Microbiology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $41,048
Biological Technicians $100,160
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Microbiologists $73,155
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Water Resource Specialists $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Microbiology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Biology Studies 89,827
Neurosciences 11,557
Biochemistry 9,737
Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology 4,488
Marine Biology 2,375
Animal Biology 1,913
Molecular Biology 1,255
Computational Biology 321

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