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Microbiology Science & Immunology at George Mason University

If you are interested in studying Microbiology Science & Immunology, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. Get started with the following essential facts.

George Mason University sits in Fairfax, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 microbiology science & immunology degrees were awarded at George Mason University.

Studying Online at George Mason University

Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at George Mason University

Rankings can help you compare George Mason University’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#1 of 2
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 19
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#30 of 100
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 95

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#1 of 2
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 19
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#30 of 100
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 95

Earnings for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates from George Mason University

Students who complete George Mason University’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$65,675
2 years	$55,338

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at George Mason University are 52% women (11) and 48% men (10).

Microbiology Science & Immunology Master’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 19 master’s microbiology science & immunology graduates at George Mason University, 53% were women (10) and 47% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology Science & Immunology master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Asian	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Microbiology Science & Immunology master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Microbiology Science & Immunology Concentrations at George Mason University

The Microbiology Science & Immunology program at George Mason University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Microbiological Sciences	21

Highest-Paying Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates

Those who complete Microbiology Science & Immunology program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical and Health Services Managers	$129,557
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Epidemiologists	$87,636

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.