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. We've also included details on how UCSB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at UCSB was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSB is $37,928. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,921 for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $16,500 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of microbiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 377 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 97 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 70 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 65 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 49 |
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