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. We've also included details on how Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Ohio State. This makes it the #37 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,592 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,040 for all microbiology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in microbiology from Ohio State. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in microbiology from Ohio State in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 458 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 283 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 124 |
| Zoology | 99 |
| Genetics | 66 |
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