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Master’s Degrees in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology

631 Yearly Graduations
$43,995 Median Salary
66% Women
There are 118 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in microbiology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.7% of microbiology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors

In 2020-2021, 631 earned their master's degree in microbiology. This makes it the 140th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in microbiology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 631
Doctor’s Degree 592
Graduate Certificate 21

Earnings of Microbiology Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in microbiology is $43,995. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $34,091 and the high is $54,939.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for microbiology majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in microbiology. About 66.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 213
Women 418
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The racial-ethnic distribution of microbiology master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 66
Black or African American 36
Hispanic or Latino 75
White 337
International Students 61
Other Races/Ethnicities 56
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There are 118 colleges that offer a master’s degree in microbiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
110 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for microbiology students seekinga master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 master's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at UF. About 75% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
44 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgetown University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The microbiology program at Georgetown University awarded 44 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
36 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Regis University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,063 per year. The microbiology program at Regis University awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#4

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
35 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at Yale. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
27 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at Drexel. Of these students, 78% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

25 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Colorado State. About 64% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
20 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Tulane. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#8

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in microbiology from GWU. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#9

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at University of Rochester. Of these students, 59% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

17 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Pitt. About 82% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
17 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in microbiology from USC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#12

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
15 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at UMass Amherst. Of these students, 47% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The microbiology program at George Mason University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#14

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
14 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The microbiology program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

13 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UT Health San Antonio. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#15

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
13 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The microbiology program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in microbiology from OSU. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women

University at Buffalo is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to microbiology majors at University at Buffalo.

#18

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#18

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. The microbiology program at Thomas Jefferson University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to microbiology that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Biology 6,968
Ecology & Systematics Biology 2,134
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 1,932
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 1,686
Other Biological Sciences 1,552

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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