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 UPR Mayaguez ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Mayaguez was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPR Mayaguez go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,770 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 UPR Mayaguez, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $8,375 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 Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
Of the 111 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in microbiology from UPR Mayaguez in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 165 |
| Biotechnology | 20 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 5 |
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