by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $55,807. 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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
Of the 16 microbiology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 170 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 39 |
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