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Microbiology in Tennessee

Microbiology Schools in Tennessee

38 Microbiology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Microbiology is the 129th 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) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a microbiology major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 3,450 people employed in jobs related to a microbiology degree, compared to 295,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a microbiology grad in the state is $81,390, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,917. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. 91% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,400.

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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
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Microbiologists 12% $58,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Other Biological Sciences 140
General Biology 127
Biochemistry & Biophysics 64
Ecology & Systematics Biology 38
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 33
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 33
Pharmacology & Toxicology 28
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11

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