Microbiology Science & Immunology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology is offered at 179 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.8% of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 4,711 degrees were awarded toMicrobiology Science & Immunology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Microbiology Science & Immunology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 3 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,014 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,021 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 673 |
Earnings of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology of $52,367 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,180 |
| 4 years | $52,367 |
| 5 years | $65,002 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology. About 61.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 261 |
| Women | 412 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 49.2% |
| Asian | 86 | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 23 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 113 | 16.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 202 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 516 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 171 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. This school awarded 110 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 106 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 76 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 73 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. This school awarded 67 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 66 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. This school awarded 61 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. This school awarded 60 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 57 doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Microbiology Science & Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Microbiology Science & Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Microbiology Science & Immunology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Microbiology, General | 2,646 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 961 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 443 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | 253 |
| Immunology | 220 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Microbiology Science & Immunology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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