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Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools in Massachusetts

44 students earned Microbiology degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Microbiology Science & Immunology major is the 135th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Master’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 47.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.2%
  • Other Races: 15.9%
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Jobs for Microbiology Science & Immunology Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 24,820 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a microbiology grad in the state is $92,980, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,450 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#3

Tufts University

Medford
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,590 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Careers in MA

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Microbiologists 9% $80,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Biology 457
Ecology & Systematics Biology 366
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 272
Biotechnology 185
Other Biological Sciences 158
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 92
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 63
Biochemistry & Biophysics 53

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