Microbiology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Microbiology is offered at 107 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Microbiology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.1% of Microbiology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Microbiology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,646 students 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 (this page) | 247 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 226 |
Earnings of Microbiology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Microbiology of $52,367 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Microbiology. About 66.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Microbiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 49.1% |
| Asian | 21 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 35 | 15.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.1% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Microbiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 125 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 103 master's degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 95 master's degrees 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 is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 93 master's degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 92 master's degrees 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-Arecibo comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in Microbiology from this school. 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 master's degrees in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree 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 is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 62 master's degrees 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.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 60 master's degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree 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 Georgia is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in Microbiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Microbiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Microbiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Microbiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Microbiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Microbiology. This school awarded 46 master's degrees 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Microbiology that also offer master’s degrees.
| 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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