Doctor’s Degrees in Microbiology
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Education Levels of Microbiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 233 people earned their doctor's degree in microbiology. This makes it the 88th most popular doctor'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 |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 233 |
| Master’s Degree | 206 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Microbiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for microbiology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for microbiology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in microbiology. About 56.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 102 |
| Women | 131 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of microbiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 135 |
| International Students | 39 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Microbiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 56 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in microbiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UGA.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UW - Madison. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UAB. About 42% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UIUC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of California - Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UC Davis. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from IU Bloomington.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from CU Anschutz. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UC Berkeley. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from Colorado State. About 90% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from Michigan State. About 25% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UT Southwestern. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from OSU.
The 13th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,635 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,443 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UMB. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from UW Seattle. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from ASU - Tempe. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Cornell University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from Cornell.
The 13th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from NC State.
The 13th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from Ohio State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Iowa State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in microbiology. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from Iowa State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in microbiology from OHSU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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.
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