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#1 #1 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 216 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,521 Median Starting Salary $46,483
#2 #2 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 289 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,511 Median Starting Salary $50,989
#3 #3 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 326 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Est. Net Price * $16,480 Median Starting Salary $48,191
#4 #4 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida-Online, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,270–1,400 Est. Net Price * $10,412 Median Starting Salary $51,879
#5 #5 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $24,524 Median Starting Salary $52,417
#6 #6 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,290–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,730 Median Starting Salary $52,773
#7 #7 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,578 Median Starting Salary $46,785
#8 #8 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 449 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,230–1,410 Est. Net Price * $27,450 Median Starting Salary $50,714
#9 #9 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Est. Net Price * $13,110 Median Starting Salary $47,186
#10 #10 Best College for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 900–1,130 Est. Net Price * $8,353 Median Starting Salary $48,089
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University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	100	24%	216	1,310 - 1,480	$11,521	$46,391
Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	81	87%	64	1,050 - 1,280	$18,511	$50,949
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 326 degrees to students...view more	70	76%	48	1,090 - 1,350	$16,480	$48,118
University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida-Online, the most popular majors students pursue...view more	64	64%	29	1,270 - 1,400	$10,412	$51,849
Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	63	50%	41	1,220 - 1,400	$24,524	$52,393
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students...view more	55	77%	32	1,290 - 1,420	$16,730	$52,753
University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors...view more	49	41%	32	1,150 - 1,340	$11,578	$46,696
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors...view more	45	54%	17	1,230 - 1,410	$27,450	$50,670
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors...view more	36	40%	1	1,200 - 1,350	$13,110	$47,102
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college...view more	33	76%	11	900 - 1,130	$8,353	$48,015

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 495 Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 68% percent and men make up 32% 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 278 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.

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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 Natural Sciences Managers.

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	2,398	31,844	33,394	5%
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,650	4,219	40,471	48,202	19%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$100,890	1,815	28,798	31,629	10%
Biological Scientists, All Other Bioinformatics Scientists Molecular and Cellular Biologists Geneticists Biologists	$91,100	2,129	27,361	28,403	4%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,920	862	9,609	10,425	9%
Biological Technicians	$51,430	3,688	28,327	29,684	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

495

Female Students

335 (67%)

Male Students

160 (32%)

White (290, 59%)

Hispanic or Latino (88, 18%)

Asian (47, 9%)

Two or more races (27, 5%)

Black or African American (19, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (13, 3%)

U.S. Nonresident (10, 2%)

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

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

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Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

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

24%

216

1,310–1,480

$11,521

$46,483

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

87%

64

1,050–1,280

$18,511

$50,989

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

76%

48

1,090–1,350

$16,480

$48,191

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

64%

29

1,270–1,400

$10,412

$51,879

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

50%

41

1,220–1,400

$24,524

$52,417

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

77%

32

1,290–1,420

$16,730

$52,773

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

41%

32

1,150–1,340

$11,578

$46,785

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

54%

17

1,230–1,410

$27,450

$50,714

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

40%

1

1,200–1,350

$13,110

$47,186

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

76%

11

900–1,130

$8,353

$48,089

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