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. Also, learn how ASU - Tempe ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #28 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,521 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,040 for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $27,365 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,865 for all microbiology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ASU - Tempe was $1,310 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of microbiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ASU - Tempe 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 ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Of the 6 microbiology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from ASU - Tempe, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,013 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 209 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 66 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 48 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 13 |
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