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 UW - La Crosse ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at UW - La Crosse was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from UW - La Crosse. This makes it the #61 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - La Crosse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,290 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - La Crosse paid an average of $709 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,974 | $17,014 |
| Fees | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Books and Supplies | $120 | $120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,960 | $7,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,036 | $2,036 |
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The microbiology program at UW - La Crosse awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW - La Crosse 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 UW - La Crosse Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology from UW - La Crosse in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Wisconsin - La Crosse.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 266 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 32 |
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