by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Texas Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Texas Tech. This makes it the #28 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $27,445. This is less than $38,040, which is the national median of all microbiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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Of the 78 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology from Texas Tech in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech Online Learning page.
The microbiology program at Texas Tech awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 316 |
| General Biology | 242 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 52 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 31 |
| Biotechnology | 10 |
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