by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 78% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,086 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 | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
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The microbiology program at UCR awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in microbiology from UCR in 2022 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 653 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 168 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 142 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 79 |
| Zoology | 20 |
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