Parasitology Master’s Degrees
There are 1 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Parasitology. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 25% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Parasitology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4 people earned theirParasitology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Parasitology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4 |
Earnings of Parasitology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Parasitology 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A master’s degree in Parasitology is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Parasitology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 75.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 25.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Parasitology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Parasitology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Cornell University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Parasitology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Parasitology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Parasitology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Parasitology majors seeking their master's degree. 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 Parasitology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Microbiology, General | 2,646 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 961 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 443 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | 253 |
| Immunology | 220 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.