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 UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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UW Seattle is in the top 10% of the country for microbiology. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 94 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $34,669. This is less than $38,040, which is the national median of all microbiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
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The microbiology program at UW Seattle awarded 95 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in microbiology from UW Seattle. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle 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 Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 304 |
| General Biology | 240 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 220 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 177 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 141 |
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