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 UPR Mayaguez ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Mayaguez was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPR Mayaguez is $22,932. This is less than $38,040, which is the national median of all microbiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at UPR Mayaguez paid an average of $157 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in microbiology from UPR Mayaguez. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UPR Mayaguez 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 UPR Mayaguez Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 184 |
| Biotechnology | 16 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
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