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. In addition, we cover how UCLA ranks in comparison to other schools with microbiology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for microbiology majors, UCLA came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,430 a year. This is less than $32,921, which is the national median of all microbiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $14,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the microbiology program at UCLA is $174 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 microbiology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCLA. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 532 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 269 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 260 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 240 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 188 |
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