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Microbiology Science & Immunology in Virginia

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Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 40 students earned their Microbiology degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Microbiology Science & Immunology is the 97th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Science & Immunology Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 67.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Microbiology Science & Immunology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 5,850 people employed in jobs related to a microbiology degree, compared to 295,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Microbiology Science & Immunology Jobs in Virginia

In this state, microbiology grads earn an average of $93,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,551. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,490.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,006. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

Microbiology Science & Immunology Careers in VA

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
Microbiologists 13% $92,420
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General Biology 426
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 273
Other Biological Sciences 162
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 55
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 23
Ecology & Systematics Biology 20
Biochemistry & Biophysics 18
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 14

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