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Microbiology in Massachusetts

Microbiology Schools in Massachusetts

88 students earned Microbiology degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

A Microbiology major is the 238th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 72
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 25.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in Massachusetts

There are 6,920 people in the state and 132,060 people in the nation working in microbiology jobs.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in Massachusetts

Microbiology grads earn an average of $112,390 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Massachusetts that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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#2

Hampshire College

Amherst
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,835.

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Microbiology Careers in MA

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Microbiologists 9% $80,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Microbiology & Immunology 10
Virology 9
Immunology 9

View all majors related to Microbiology

View Nationwide Microbiology Report

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