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Microbiology in Pennsylvania

Microbiology Schools in Pennsylvania

177 students earned Microbiology degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

A Microbiology major is the 95th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 75
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 59.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 17,010 people in the state and 295,020 people in the nation working in microbiology jobs.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a microbiology grad in the state is $94,510, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 57% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $26,138.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,290.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Microbiology Careers in PA

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Microbiologists 9% $66,960
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biology 467
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 135
Ecology & Systematics Biology 134
Other Biological Sciences 92
Biotechnology 82
Biochemistry & Biophysics 68
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 66
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 62

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