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Microbiology Science & Immunology at Iowa State University

Microbiology Science & Immunology at Iowa State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Microbiology Science & Immunology, take a look at what Iowa State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 microbiology science & immunology degrees were awarded at Iowa State University.

Studying Online at Iowa State University

Distance learning is available at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at Iowa State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa State University’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Iowa #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #6 of 9
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #6 of 9
Best Value Nationwide #61 of 95
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 100

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Iowa #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #6 of 9
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #6 of 9
Best Value Nationwide #61 of 95
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 100

Earnings for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates from Iowa State University

Students who complete Iowa State University’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Microbiology Science & Immunology at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,690
2 years $39,369
3 years $45,961
4 years $52,852
5 years $60,882

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from Iowa State University report median earnings of $52,852, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Microbiology Science & Immunology earnings compared with all majors at Iowa State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from Iowa State University comes in at $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at Iowa State University are 70% women (26) and 30% men (11).

Microbiology Science & Immunology Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University

Among the 31 bachelor’s microbiology science & immunology graduates at Iowa State University, 68% were women (21) and 32% were men (10).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Microbiology Science & Immunology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Microbiology Science & Immunology majors at Iowa State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*

Microbiology Science & Immunology Master’s Program at Iowa State University

Among the 2 master’s microbiology science & immunology graduates at Iowa State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Microbiology Science & Immunology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Microbiology Science & Immunology majors at Iowa State University

Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctoral Program at Iowa State University

Among the 4 doctoral microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology Science & Immunology doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Microbiology Science & Immunology majors at Iowa State University

*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 Iowa State University

This Microbiology Science & Immunology program at Iowa State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Microbiology 36
Immunology 1

Best-Paid Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates

Those who complete Microbiology Science & Immunology program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates, 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

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