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 Cal State LA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 65% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,266 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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of microbiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Cal State LA 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 State LA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 136 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 43 |
| Biotechnology | 8 |
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