by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from U-M. This makes it the #14 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $32,022. This is less than $38,040, which is the national median of all microbiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in microbiology from U-M in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
U-M does not offer an online option for its microbiology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in microbiology from U-M. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 342 |
| General Biology | 270 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 243 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 159 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 90 |
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