Microbiology Science & Immunology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Microbiology Science & Immunology, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 microbiology science & immunology degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 95 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 95 |
Earnings for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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 | $47,016 |
| 2 years | $39,796 |
| 3 years | $49,104 |
| 4 years | $62,835 |
| 5 years | $69,483 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $62,835, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 63% women (42) and 37% men (25).
Microbiology Science & Immunology Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 45 bachelor’s microbiology science & immunology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 69% were women (31) and 31% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 48%.*
Microbiology Science & Immunology Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 19 master’s microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 47% were women (9) and 53% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology Science & Immunology master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 47% of Microbiology Science & Immunology master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, above the national average of 34%.*
Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 3 doctoral microbiology science & immunology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 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 Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Microbiology Science & Immunology doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 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 Massachusetts-Amherst
The Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiology | 67 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates
Students who finish Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.