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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 11 California Colleges with the highest percentage of Microbiology, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
 50
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$20,021 
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
 28
(0.8%)
Highly Selective$15,213 
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
 36
(0.7%)
Highly Selective$28,673 
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA
 21
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$10,170 
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
 39
(0.6%)
Most Selective$22,021 
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
 26
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$14,162 
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
 24
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$20,608 
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California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
 12
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$13,828 
California State University-Chico
Chico, CA
 9
(0.3%)
Less Selective$14,178 
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
 17
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$13,562 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.