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Microbiology in Mississippi

Microbiology Schools in Mississippi

37 Microbiology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Microbiology is the 132nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in Mississippi

There are 1,160 people in the state and 295,020 people in the nation working in microbiology jobs.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, microbiology grads earn an average of $75,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,910. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Microbiology Careers in MS

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Medical Scientists 10% $43,630
Microbiologists 0% $63,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
General Biology 1,380
Biochemistry & Biophysics 151
Other Biological Sciences 84
Ecology & Systematics Biology 29
Botany/Plant Biology 17
Zoology 16
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 15
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11

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