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Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools in California

74 students earned Microbiology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Microbiology Science & Immunology is the 146th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 48
Master’s Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 41.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.6%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Microbiology Science & Immunology Grads in California

In this state, there are 53,930 people employed in jobs related to a microbiology degree, compared to 295,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Microbiology Science & Immunology Jobs in California

Microbiology grads earn an average of $102,550 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

85% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $32,569. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,894. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $65,914 after graduation. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,209. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR.

#7

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,124 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,427 after earning their degree at this institution.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Careers in CA

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Microbiologists 10% $105,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 784
Ecology & Systematics Biology 220
Biochemistry & Biophysics 195
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 191
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 174
Biotechnology 174
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 129
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 87

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