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 MSU Bozeman ranks in comparison to other schools with microbiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #61 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman is $37,181. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,040 for all microbiology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $36,043 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,865 for all microbiology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSU Bozeman paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $252 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,056 | $29,047 |
| Fees | $2,027 | $2,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,446 | $13,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,692 | $3,692 |
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Of the 68 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology from MSU Bozeman in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MSU Bozeman 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 MSU Bozeman Online Learning page.
Of the 4 microbiology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from MSU Bozeman, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 91 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 64 |
| Biotechnology | 10 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Zoology | 4 |
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