University of Iowa (UI) - Microbiology
Microbiology
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. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a microbiology degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
- Certificate
- Master
- Doctor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Microbiology Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the microbiology program at the University of Iowa for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | Bachelor | Certificate | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 19 | 14 | - | 1 | 4 |
By Gender
| Total | Bachelor | Certificate | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 8 | 6 | - | - | 2 |
Female | 11 | 8 | - | 1 | 2 |
By Race
| Total | Bachelor | Certificate | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | 1 | - | - | 1 | - |
Black | - | - | - | - | - |
Asian | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
Hispanic | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
White | 14 | 10 | - | - | 4 |
Unknown | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Natural Sciences Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of natural sciences managers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 49,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 53,100
- Percent Job Growth: 7.70%
- Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%
Biologists
Job Description
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 101,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 115,100
- Percent Job Growth: 14.00%
- Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%
Microbiologists
Job Description
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of microbiologists in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Average Annual Salary: $56,450
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.14
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 20,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 22,900
- Percent Job Growth: 13.30%
- Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biological science teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer a microbiology degree or program in Iowa
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Iowa State University | |
Ames, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 24 |
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| University of Northern Iowa | |
Cedar Falls, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 2 |
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