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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with microbiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from UGA. This makes it the #61 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UGA is $37,864. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,040 for all microbiology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology from UGA. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in microbiology from UGA in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 608 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 75 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 74 |
| Genetics | 73 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 41 |
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