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Microbiology in California

Microbiology Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 629 students earned their Microbiology degrees in CA.

In this state, Microbiology is the 117th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 541
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Master’s Degree 23
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 33.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.4%
  • White: 24.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in California

There are 53,930 people in the state and 295,020 people in the nation working in microbiology jobs.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in California

In this state, microbiology grads earn an average of $102,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,637.

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85 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,674.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.14 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,385.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,069. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. A typical student attending UCSB will pay a net price of $15,482.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,371.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,721. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,306. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,766.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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Microbiology Careers in CA

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Microbiologists 10% $105,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 14,026
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 2,320
Biochemistry & Biophysics 2,064
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,537
Ecology & Systematics Biology 730
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 595
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 353
Biotechnology 322

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