Doctor’s Degrees in Microbiology
Education Levels of Microbiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 216 people earned their doctor's degree in microbiology. This makes it the 88th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in microbiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,331 |
| Master’s Degree | 233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 216 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
| Associate Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Microbiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for microbiology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for microbiology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in microbiology. About 50.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 106 |
| Women | 110 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of microbiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 116 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Microbiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 56 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in microbiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UGA. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UW - Madison. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UAB. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UIUC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of California - Davis is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UC Davis. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from IU Bloomington.
The 7th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from CU Anschutz. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from Colorado State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Michigan State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from Michigan State.
The 11th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UT Southwestern. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from OSU. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UMB. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from Cornell.
North Carolina State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from NC State. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from Ohio State.
The 13th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from Iowa State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Oregon Health & Science University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from OHSU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to microbiology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Immunology | 149 |
| Microbiology & Immunology | 130 |
| Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology | 101 |
| Other Microbiological Sciences | 30 |
| Virology | 20 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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