by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Clemson ranks in comparison to other schools with microbiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Clemson. This makes it the #37 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clemson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,265 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,040 for all microbiology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clemson, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $60,205 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,865 for all microbiology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Clemson paid an average of $1,695 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $654 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 students earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology from Clemson. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Clemson 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 Clemson Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in microbiology from Clemson. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 371 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 74 |
| Genetics | 54 |
| Zoology | 11 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 5 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.