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Microbiology Science & Immunology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you plan to study Microbiology Science & Immunology, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits in Minneapolis, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 microbiology science & immunology degrees were granted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Distance learning is available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) studied exclusively online and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 100
Best Value	Nationwide	#50 of 95

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 100
Best Value	Nationwide	#50 of 95

Earnings for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Those who finish University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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	$30,147
2 years	$36,848
3 years	$51,805
4 years	$56,610
5 years	$63,560

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities report median earnings of $56,610, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stands at $23,685.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 64% women (29) and 36% men (16).

Microbiology Science & Immunology Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 30 bachelor’s microbiology science & immunology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 63% were women (19) and 37% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, lower than the national average of 48%.*

Microbiology Science & Immunology Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 3 master’s microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 12 doctoral microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Microbiology Science & Immunology doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities

This Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Microbiology	2
Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology	30
Microbiology & Immunology	13

Top-Paying Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates

Those who complete Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. 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.