by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with microbiology programs.
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UW - Madison was ranked #11 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 Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from UW - Madison. This makes it the #15 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #9 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 UW - Madison is $49,186. This is higher than $38,040, which is the national median for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 74 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology from UW - Madison in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UW - Madison 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 - Madison Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of microbiology master's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 519 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 304 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 261 |
| Genetics | 145 |
| Zoology | 75 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.