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. In addition, we cover how K -State ranks in comparison to other schools with microbiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from K -State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,523 a year. This is less than $38,040, which is the national median of all microbiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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The microbiology program at K -State awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
K -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 K -State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 138 |
| General Biology | 83 |
| Zoology | 33 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 20 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 3 |
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