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Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools in Illinois

45 Microbiology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Microbiology Science & Immunology major is the 134th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 64.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.2%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Microbiology Science & Immunology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 9,440 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 Illinois

In this state, microbiology grads earn an average of $84,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,854 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,434.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 65% of the teachers are full time.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Careers in IL

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Microbiologists 2% $54,630
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 441
Ecology & Systematics Biology 146
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 100
Other Biological Sciences 95
Biotechnology 94
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 74
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 57
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 51

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View Nationwide Microbiology Science & Immunology Report

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