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Microbiology Science & Immunology at Montana State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Microbiology Science & Immunology, take a look at what Montana State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Montana State University is in Bozeman, MT.

During the most recent reporting year, 76 microbiology science & immunology degrees were awarded at Montana State University.

Online Class Availability at Montana State University

Distance learning is available at Montana State University. Of 17,135 students, 909 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at Montana State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Montana State University’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#1 of 1
Best Value	Montana	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 7
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#69 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#80 of 100

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#1 of 1
Best Value	Montana	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 7
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#69 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#80 of 100

Earnings for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates from Montana State University

Graduates of Montana State University’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,481
2 years	$33,565
3 years	$42,230
4 years	$55,302
5 years	$63,350

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from Montana State University take home a median $55,302, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from Montana State University comes in at $22,065.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at Montana State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at Montana State University are 68% women (52) and 32% men (24).

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

Of the 67 bachelor’s microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at Montana State University, 72% were women (48) and 28% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	60
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*

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

Of the 5 master’s microbiology science & immunology graduates at Montana State University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Microbiology Science & Immunology master’s degree recipients at Montana State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctoral Program at Montana State University

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Montana State University

This Microbiology Science & Immunology program at Montana State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology	76

Best-Paid Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates

Those who complete Microbiology Science & Immunology program at Montana State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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

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.