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. Also, learn how Colorado State ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Colorado State. This makes it the #6 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,701 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 Colorado State, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $49,042 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,865 for all microbiology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the microbiology program at Colorado State is $435 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado State was $1,553 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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The microbiology program at Colorado State awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's microbiology program at Colorado State make a median salary of $41,682. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,615.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a master's degree in microbiology from Colorado State. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 418 |
| Zoology | 223 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 108 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 81 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 50 |
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