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#1 #1 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Georgetown University grants 268 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,410–1,540 Est. Net Price * $37,967 Median Starting Salary $50,631
#2 #2 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,521 Median Starting Salary $46,391
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary	Save
Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	94	13%	2	1,410 – 1,540	$37,967	$50,631
University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	84	24%	7	1,310 – 1,480	$11,521	$46,391

About Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of pathogenic bacteria that are significant factors in causing or facilitating human disease. Includes instruction in the pathogenesis of bacterial diseases, bacterial genetics and physiology, bacterial anatomy and structure, antigens, bacterial reproduction, bacterial adhesion, phagocytes, and the identification of new or mutated bacteria and bacterial agents.

Of the 9 Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, women make up 78% percent and men make up 22% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Florida has more students graduating with a degree in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology than any other state in the US? In fact, Florida granted 7 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology is $44,600.

Popularity of Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying careers for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific positions. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology can prepare you for are Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Biological Technicians and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists	$157,740	6,500	86,300	90,500	5%
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,650	27,400	262,800	313,000	19%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$100,890	7,500	119,000	130,700	10%
Biological Scientists, All Other Bioinformatics Scientists Molecular and Cellular Biologists Geneticists Biologists	$91,100	4,700	60,400	62,700	4%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,920	5,600	62,400	67,700	9%
Biological Technicians	$51,430	10,600	81,400	85,300	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

7 (77%)

Male Students

2 (22%)

White (5, 56%)

Hispanic or Latino (2, 22%)

Black or African American (1, 11%)

Two or more races (1, 11%)

Asian (0, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

#1 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S.

Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC

13%

2

1,410–1,540

$37,967

$50,631

#2 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S.

University of FloridaGainesville, FL

24%

7

1,310–1,480

$11,521

$46,391

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Gainesville, FL