Master’s Degrees in Microbiology
Education Levels of Microbiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 233 people earned their master's degree in microbiology. This earns it the #420 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for microbiology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for microbiology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in microbiology. About 64.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 151 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of microbiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 126 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Microbiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a master’s degree in microbiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for microbiology students seekinga master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Colorado State. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UMass Amherst. About 45% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 65% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in microbiology from OSU.
The 5th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in microbiology from GWU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
South Dakota State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in microbiology from South Dakota State.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in microbiology from North Dakota State University. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UCONN.
New York University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in microbiology from NYU. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Columbia. Of these students, 86% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UMN Twin Cities.
The 12th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in microbiology from University of Arizona. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Texas Tech. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in microbiology from ASU - Tempe. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Ohio State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Oregon State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Oregon State.
Clemson University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Clemson.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to microbiology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology | 419 |
| 132 | |
| Microbiology & Immunology | 120 |
| Immunology | 49 |
| Other Microbiological Sciences | 33 |
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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