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 UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #12 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #82 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 UMass Amherst is $47,331. 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 UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 66 microbiology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst microbiology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's microbiology program at UMass Amherst make a median salary of $64,546. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all microbiology graduates with a master's is $58,615.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 microbiology majors earned their master's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 317 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 179 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 158 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 29 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 20 |
View All Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.