Microbiology Science & Immunology at University of Arizona
If you plan to study Microbiology Science & Immunology, you may want to check out the program at University of Arizona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Arizona sits in Tucson, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 microbiology science & immunology degrees were awarded at University of Arizona.
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Online Class Availability at University of Arizona
Distance learning is available at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at University of Arizona
Rankings can help you compare University of Arizona’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 100 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 100 |
Earnings for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates from University of Arizona
Students who complete University of Arizona’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $31,719 |
| 3 years | $38,128 |
| 4 years | $46,380 |
| 5 years | $54,765 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of Arizona earn a median of $46,380, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of Arizona stands at $20,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of Arizona are 71% women (24) and 29% men (10).
Microbiology Science & Immunology Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona
Among the 27 bachelor’s microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 70% were women (19) and 30% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctoral Program at University of Arizona
Of the 3 doctoral microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology Science & Immunology doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Microbiology Science & Immunology doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than the national average of 31%.*
*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 University of Arizona
This Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiology | 29 |
| Microbiology & Immunology | 4 |
| Other Microbiological Sciences | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates
Graduates of the Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of Arizona pursue many career paths. 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 |
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.