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Microbiology in Tennessee

Microbiology Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 29 students earned their Microbiology degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Microbiology is the 227th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Bachelor’s Degree 12
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 75.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 1,710 people employed in jobs related to a microbiology degree, compared to 132,060 nationwide.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, microbiology grads earn an average of $89,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,340.

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

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,886. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $20,917. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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Microbiology Careers in TN

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090
Microbiologists 12% $58,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology 4

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