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Microbiology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Microbiology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Microbiology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Microbiology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Microbiology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Microbiology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 53,600 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Biological Scientists | 62,400 |
| 5 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 50,400 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 82,600 |
| 3 | Physical Scientists, nec | 67,000 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 75,200 |
| 3 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 56,600 |
| 2 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 65,400 |
| 2 | Postsecondary Teachers | 43,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Microbiology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Microbiology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 10 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 84,300 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 128,000 |
| 5 | Biological Scientists | 80,400 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 163,000 |
| 2 | Physical Scientists, nec | 132,000 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 97,700 |
| 2 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 104,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 90,700 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 60,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Microbiology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Microbiology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Physicians and Surgeons | 369,000 |
| 7 | Postsecondary Teachers | 110,000 |
| 6 | Physical Scientists, nec | 120,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 159,000 |
| 6 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 110,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Dentists | 270,000 |
| 2 | Pharmacists | 147,000 |
| 2 | Biological Scientists | 98,400 |
| 2 | Veterinarians | 118,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Microbiology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Microbiology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Hospitals | 70,600 |
| 11 | Colleges and universities | 55,000 |
| 8 | Research, development, and testing services | 68,000 |
| 7 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Health services, n.e.c. | 62,400 |
| 5 | Drugs | 78,700 |
| 3 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 114,000 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 158,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and secondary schools | 53,600 |
| 2 | Administration of human resources programs | 65,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Microbiology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Microbiology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hospitals | 112,000 |
| 9 | Colleges and universities | 99,200 |
| 7 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 316,000 |
| 7 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 7 | Health services, n.e.c. | 110,000 |
| 6 | Research, development, and testing services | 138,000 |
| 6 | Drugs | 162,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 58,000 |
| 3 | Administration of human resources programs | 121,000 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 200,000 |
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