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Microbiology in North Carolina

Microbiology Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 120 students earned their Microbiology degrees in NC.

A Microbiology major is the 137th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of microbiology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 50.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.3%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in North Carolina

There are 10,950 people in the state and 295,020 people in the nation working in microbiology jobs.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a microbiology grad in the state is $83,380, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,563. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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#3

Duke University

Durham
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. 57% of students get financical aid.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,720. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Microbiology Careers in NC

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Microbiologists 13% $61,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General Biology 213
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 143
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 122
Ecology & Systematics Biology 70
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 52
Biochemistry & Biophysics 49
Biotechnology 49
Genetics 44

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