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 NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from NC State. This makes it the #37 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2021, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,532 a year. This is higher than $32,921, which is the national median for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $24,486 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,375 for all microbiology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at North Carolina State University.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in microbiology from NC State in 2021, 33% were men and 67% 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 North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in microbiology from NC State in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 399 |
| Biotechnology | 124 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 89 |
| Zoology | 74 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 67 |
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