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Microbiology Science & Immunology at University of Florida

If you are interested in studying Microbiology Science & Immunology, consider the program at University of Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Florida sits in Gainesville, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 516 microbiology science & immunology degrees were granted at University of Florida.

Studying Online at University of Florida

Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at University of Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of Florida’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 95
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 100

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 95
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 100

Earnings for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates from University of Florida

Graduates of University of Florida’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,529
2 years	$23,134
3 years	$32,482
4 years	$43,355
5 years	$60,469

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of Florida take home a median $43,355, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of Florida comes in at $16,446.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of Florida, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of Florida are 70% women (361) and 30% men (155).

Microbiology Science & Immunology Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 218 bachelor’s microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at University of Florida, 65% were women (141) and 35% were men (77).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	102
Hispanic / Latino	46
Black / African American	7
Asian	48
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 50% of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 48%.*

Microbiology Science & Immunology Master’s Program at University of Florida

Among the 248 master’s microbiology science & immunology graduates at University of Florida, 75% were women (187) and 25% were men (61).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	122
Hispanic / Latino	50
Black / African American	20
Asian	21
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	10
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	15

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Microbiology Science & Immunology master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 34%.*

Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctoral Program at University of Florida

Of the 15 doctoral microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at University of Florida, 73% were women (11) and 27% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 27% of Microbiology Science & Immunology doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, below 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 Florida

The Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of Florida offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology	516

Top-Paying Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates

Students who finish Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. Below 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.