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About Microbiology, General

A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy.

Students studying Microbiology, General can advance up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 50% percent of women and 50% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, Puerto Rico is where degrees in Microbiology, General are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Microbiology, General is $44,600.

Popularity of Microbiology, General Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Microbiology, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Majoring in Microbiology, General, your experience can be applied to different careers. Microbiology, General majors go on to find jobs including Biological Technicians and Food Science Technicians which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Microbiology, General majors include Biological Technicians, Food Science Technicians .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Microbiology, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Microbiology, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
4
Female Students
2 (50%)
Male Students
2 (50%)
Hispanic or Latino (3, 75%)
Asian (1, 25%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
White (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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