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. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with microbiology programs.
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Cornell was ranked #19 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.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Cornell. This makes it the #23 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Cornell University.
The microbiology program at Cornell awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 315 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 179 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 39 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 22 |
| Zoology | 20 |
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