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. We've also included details on how Oregon State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Oregon 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 Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,227 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 Oregon State, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $22,959 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 Oregon State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of microbiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in microbiology from Oregon State in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 207 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 80 |
| Zoology | 62 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 21 |
| Biotechnology | 11 |
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