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Microbiology Science & Immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University

If you plan to study Microbiology Science & Immunology, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 microbiology science & immunology graduations were recorded at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Studying Online at Virginia Commonwealth University

Distance learning is available at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University

Rankings can help you compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 50% women (2) and 50% men (2).

Microbiology Science & Immunology Master’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 2 master’s microbiology science & immunology graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Microbiology Science & Immunology master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, above the national average of 34%.*

Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctoral Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 2 doctoral microbiology science & immunology degrees awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

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

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

Minority students account for 50% of Microbiology Science & Immunology doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, 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 Virginia Commonwealth University

This Microbiology Science & Immunology program at Virginia Commonwealth University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology	4

Best-Paid Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates

Graduates of the Microbiology Science & Immunology program at Virginia Commonwealth University work across a variety of fields. 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.