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 NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The microbiology major at NMSU Main Campus is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,198 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,040 for all microbiology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology from NMSU Main Campus. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NMSU Main Campus 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 NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 134 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |
| Genetics | 10 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 9 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 3 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.