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Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools in Pennsylvania

92 Microbiology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Microbiology Science & Immunology is the 95th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.1%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Microbiology Science & Immunology 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 Science & Immunology 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
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,963.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,058. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. 57% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

An average student at Thomas Jefferson University will pay a net price of $26,569. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $27,530.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Careers in PA

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Microbiologists 9% $66,960
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110

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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