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Microbiology Science & Immunology at University of Illinois Chicago

If you plan to study Microbiology Science & Immunology, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 microbiology science & immunology degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).

Microbiology Science & Immunology Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 1 master’s microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1

Minority students account for 100% of Microbiology Science & Immunology master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 34%.*

Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 7 doctoral microbiology science & immunology graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Microbiology Science & Immunology doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, lower 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 Illinois Chicago

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

Concentration	Graduates
Microbiology & Immunology	8

Best-Paid Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates

Students who finish Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of Illinois Chicago pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors, 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.