Virology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Virology.
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Education Levels of Virology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16 people earned theirVirology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Virology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 15 |
Earnings of Virology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Virology 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 Virology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Virology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Virology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Virology students seeking a doctor's degree is Harvard University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Virology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor College of Medicine is a popular choice for Virology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Virology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Virology. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Virology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Virology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Virology that also offer doctor’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
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