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Microbiology in Illinois

Microbiology Schools in Illinois

35 students earned Microbiology degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Microbiology is the 393rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in Illinois

Microbiology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Master’s Degree 13
Bachelor’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a microbiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of microbiology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in Illinois

5,340 people in the state and 132,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to microbiology.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in Illinois

Microbiology grads earn an average of $78,400 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,729. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $20,531. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time.

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Microbiology Careers in IL

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Microbiologists 2% $54,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to microbiology.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Immunology 20
Microbiology & Immunology 6

View all majors related to Microbiology

View Nationwide Microbiology Report

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