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. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,752 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $26,726 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,865 for all microbiology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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The microbiology program at UNR awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 178 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 97 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 48 |
| Biotechnology | 25 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 12 |
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