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, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of microbiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 185 |
| General Biology | 126 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 34 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 18 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.