Microbiology Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Microbiology is offered at 107 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Microbiology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.7% of Microbiology graduates were international students.
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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 | 3 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,170 |
| Master’s Degree | 247 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 226 |
Earnings of Microbiology Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Microbiology of $52,367 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Microbiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 50.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 16.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 16.7% |
| International Students | 1 | 16.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Microbiology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 125 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Microbiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Microbiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their graduate certificate in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 103 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Microbiology. This school awarded 95 graduate certificates 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Microbiology. This school awarded 95 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their graduate certificate in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Microbiology. This school awarded 92 graduate certificates in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 73 graduate certificates 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.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Microbiology. This school awarded 70 graduate certificates in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their graduate certificate 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 Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Microbiology. This school awarded 67 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 62 graduate certificates in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 61 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 60 graduate certificates in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 57 graduate certificates in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their graduate certificate in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 49 graduate certificates in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their graduate certificate in Microbiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate 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 Kansas comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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