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 SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from SDSU. This makes it the #61 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,360 a year. This is higher than $38,040, which is the national median for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in microbiology from SDSU. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 310 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 9 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 8 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7 |
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