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, and more. Also, learn how Georgetown ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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Georgetown was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for microbiology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Georgetown. This makes it the #2 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Georgetown paid an average of $2,704 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,896 | $64,896 |
| Fees | $185 | $185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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Georgetown 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 Georgetown Online Learning page.
Microbiology majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgetown make a median salary of $52,173 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,615.
The microbiology program at Georgetown awarded 35 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Georgetown are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Georgetown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 261 |
| General Biology | 75 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 65 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 62 |
| Biotechnology | 46 |
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