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 NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with microbiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $37,375. This is less than $38,040, which is the national median of all microbiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $29,384 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,865 for all microbiology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of microbiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 493 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
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