The average annual wage of the occupations is $93,380 and $45 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Microbiologists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 21,540 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Microbiologists. Total 1 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Microbiology page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology | 1 | $27,444 | - | - | - |
The following 12 occupations are related to Microbiologists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Animal Scientists | 2,460 | $89,450 | $43 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 15,800 | $77,080 | $37 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 33,180 | $120,310 | $58 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Epidemiologists | 10,230 | $90,430 | $43 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 137K | $112,380 | $54 |
| Chemists | 83,530 | $95,560 | $46 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 13,150 | $46,810 | $23 |
| Biological Technicians | 76,990 | $56,540 | $27 |
| Chemical Technicians | 55,880 | $60,920 | $29 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 11,020 | $270,560 | $130 |
The following 1 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Microbiologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.