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 KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,734 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,040 for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of microbiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
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 Kansas with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in microbiology from KU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 87 |
| General Biology | 81 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 78 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 36 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 19 |
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