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. Also, learn how UF ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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UF was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for microbiology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 219 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 197 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 110 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from UF. This makes it the #1 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,994 a year. 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 UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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The microbiology program at UF awarded 219 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 22 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Microbiology majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $58,615 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allmicrobiology master's degree recipients across the nation.
Of the 191 microbiology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UF, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 595 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 354 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 210 |
| Zoology | 129 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 37 |
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