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Microbiology in Alabama

Microbiology Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 86 students earned their Microbiology degrees in AL.

In this state, Microbiology is the 101st most popular major out of a total 169 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in Alabama

Microbiology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a microbiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of microbiology majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 80.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 610 people employed in jobs related to a microbiology degree, compared to 295,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a microbiology grad in the state is $67,200, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alabama that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,755. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Microbiology Careers in AL

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Medical Scientists 11% $56,950
Microbiologists 7% $52,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to microbiology.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
General Biology 232
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 67
Biotechnology 58
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 15
Ecology & Systematics Biology 14
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 13
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 8
Other Biological Sciences 7

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