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Microbiology in District of Columbia

Microbiology Schools in District of Columbia

57 students earned Microbiology degrees in District of Columbia in the 2022-2023 year.

A Microbiology major is the 53rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a microbiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of microbiology majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.8%
  • White: 45.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in District of Columbia

2,740 people in the state and 295,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to microbiology.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, microbiology grads earn an average of $104,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,965. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,462. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

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#3

Howard University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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Microbiology Careers in DC

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Medical Scientists 16% $84,940
Microbiologists 0% $100,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 277
Ecology & Systematics Biology 92
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 82
Biochemistry & Biophysics 74
General Biology 39
Biotechnology 39
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 35
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13

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View Nationwide Microbiology Report

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