• A major in Microbiology represents a suitable program of study for graduate school in Microbiology and a number of related disciplines such as Biochemistry, Genetics, Ecology, or Molecular Biology.
  • The major is especially suitable for pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary students. Positions as laboratory technicians are also available to graduated majors in academia, industry, and government, with salaries ranging as high as $65,000 with a B.S. degree.
  • Graduates pursue careers in the health sciences (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, public health), veterinary medicine, and entry-level technical and lab positions in a variety of settings including university, hospital, government, biotechnology, and other industries.