Master’s Degrees in Microbiology
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Education Levels of Microbiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 206 people earned their master's degree in microbiology. This makes it the 420th 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 |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 233 |
| Master’s Degree | 206 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Microbiology Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 64.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 74 |
| Women | 132 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of microbiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 100 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Microbiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a master’s degree in microbiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Colorado State University - Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Colorado State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 57% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 13 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UW - Madison. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in microbiology from OSU. Of these students, 86% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th 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 $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 6th 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 $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in microbiology from GWU. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Of these students, 86% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Dakota State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in microbiology from South Dakota State.
The 9th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UCONN.
New York University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in microbiology from NYU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in microbiology. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in microbiology from North Dakota State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 4 people received their master's degree in microbiology from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 50% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in microbiology from UMN Twin Cities. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Texas Tech. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Michigan State. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Seton Hall University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in microbiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,528 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Seton Hall. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for microbiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wagner College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in microbiology from Wagner. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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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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