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 WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Weber State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,079 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 WSU paid an average of $674 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $228 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,471 | $16,164 |
| Fees | $920 | $920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,232 | $9,232 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,060 | $5,060 |
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The microbiology program at WSU awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Weber State University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Weber State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 58 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 12 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
| General Biology | 2 |
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