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 Oregon State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Oregon 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.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $37,610. This is less than $38,040, which is the national median of all microbiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 microbiology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oregon State. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Oregon State microbiology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oregon State Online Learning page.
Of the 5 microbiology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Oregon State, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 202 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 95 |
| Zoology | 56 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 28 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
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