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Microbiology Science & Immunology at University of South Florida

What traits are you looking for in a school for Microbiology Science & Immunology, you may want to check out the program at University of South Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of South Florida is in Tampa, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 microbiology science & immunology degrees were awarded at University of South Florida.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Florida

Online coursework is an option at University of South Florida. Of 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at University of South Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of South Florida’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#3 of 4
Best Value	Florida	#3 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#11 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#17 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#85 of 100

Earnings for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates from University of South Florida

Students who complete University of South Florida’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	$31,831
2 years	$28,598
3 years	$35,557
4 years	$52,436
5 years	$59,711

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of South Florida take home a median $52,436, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from University of South Florida is $19,503.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at University of South Florida are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).

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

Among the 11 bachelor’s microbiology science & immunology graduates at University of South Florida, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, below the national average of 48%.*

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

Among the 3 master’s microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at University of South Florida, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Microbiology Science & Immunology master’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, lower than the national average of 34%.*

*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 South Florida

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

Concentration	Graduates
Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates

Students who finish Microbiology Science & Immunology program at University of South Florida go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.