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Microbiology Science & Immunology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Microbiology Science & Immunology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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.

Microbiology Science & Immunology earnings compared with all majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst gender breakdown of Microbiology Science & Immunology Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Microbiology Science & Immunology majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst gender breakdown of Microbiology Science & Immunology Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Microbiology Science & Immunology majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst gender breakdown of Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Microbiology Science & Immunology majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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

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