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. Also, learn how Colorado State ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Colorado State. This makes it the #6 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2021, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,538 a year. This is higher than $32,921, which is the national median for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
Microbiology majors graduating with a master's degree from Colorado State make a median salary of $38,030 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,995.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,375 for all microbiology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the microbiology program at Colorado State is $435 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 microbiology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Colorado State. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology from Colorado State in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 367 |
| Zoology | 210 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 121 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 62 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 44 |
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