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 Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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Pitt was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for microbiology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Pitt. This makes it the #9 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #3 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 Pitt is $34,279. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,040 for all microbiology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of microbiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 microbiology majors earned their master's degree from Pitt. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 341 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 202 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 83 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 82 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 40 |
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