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Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 71 students earned their Microbiology degrees in DC.

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

Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology 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 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

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: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 49.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Microbiology Science & Immunology 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 Science & Immunology 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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,108.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $62,584 after graduation.

#3

Howard University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,792 after earning their degree at this institution. 77% of the teachers are full time.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Careers in DC

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $122,720
Medical Scientists 16% $84,940
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Microbiologists 0% $100,210
Biological Scientists 0% $84,670

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

View all majors related to Microbiology Science & Immunology

View Nationwide Microbiology Science & Immunology Report

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