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 UTEP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UTEP is $22,069. 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 UTEP paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $257 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,472 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,864 | $10,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,662 | $3,662 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in microbiology from UTEP. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UTEP 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 UTEP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 309 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 39 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 23 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 8 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 6 |
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