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Overview for 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.

Careers for Microbiology, General Majors

A major in Microbiology, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Microbiology, General

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Microbiology, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
Humacao, PR
 28
(5.8%)
Highly Selective$4,657 
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
 61
(4.2%)
Less Selective$3,884 
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
 44
(2.3%)
Open Admissions$9,776 
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The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX
 61
(2.3%)
Less Selective$14,621 
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
 81
(1.9%)
Less Selective$21,590 
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK
 69
(1.8%)
Less Selective$17,404 
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
 24
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$14,221 
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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
Aguadilla, PR
 4
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$4,928 
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY
 6
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$29,400 
 Universidad Del Este
Carolina, PR
 12
(1.3%)
Highly Selective$4,584 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.