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Microbiology Science & Immunology at University of California-Los Angeles

If you are interested in studying Microbiology Science & Immunology, consider the program at University of California-Los Angeles. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Los Angeles sits in Los Angeles, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 171 microbiology science & immunology degrees were granted at University of California-Los Angeles.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Los Angeles

Many students take online classes at University of California-Los Angeles. Of 47,335 students, 785 (2%) studied exclusively online and 5,535 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at University of California-Los Angeles

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Los Angeles’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#9 of 13
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#10 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#33 of 100

Earnings for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates from University of California-Los Angeles

Graduates of University of California-Los Angeles’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	$27,430
2 years	$32,925
3 years	$41,547
4 years	$49,690
5 years	$77,994

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $49,690, compared with $79,139 for all University of California-Los Angeles graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of California-Los Angeles comes in at $14,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of California-Los Angeles, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of California-Los Angeles are 68% women (116) and 32% men (55).

Microbiology Science & Immunology Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Los Angeles

Among the 171 bachelor’s microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 68% were women (116) and 32% were men (55).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Hispanic / Latino	34
Black / African American	2
Asian	64
Two or More Races	13
International (Nonresident)	11
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 66% of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, higher than the national average of 48%.*

*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 California-Los Angeles

This Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of California-Los Angeles offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Microbiological Sciences	171

Best-Paid Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates

Graduates of the Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of California-Los Angeles 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.