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 UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNL is $40,792. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of microbiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 139 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 83 |
| Zoology | 25 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 8 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.