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Microbiology in Kentucky

Microbiology Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 14 students earned their Microbiology degrees in KY.

A Microbiology major is the 92nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 1,690 people employed in jobs related to a microbiology degree, compared to 295,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in Kentucky

Microbiology grads earn an average of $70,600 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Kentucky that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,277. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Microbiology Careers in KY

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Medical Scientists 11% $72,780
Microbiologists 0% $49,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
General Biology 94
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 43
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 31
Ecology & Systematics Biology 23
Pharmacology & Toxicology 19
Biochemistry & Biophysics 13
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 7
Botany/Plant Biology 6

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