There are two curriculum tracks that a microbiology major may choose to follow, after consultation with an advisor. In addition, a microbiology major may choose to follow a wider-based combination of microbiology courses to complete degree requirements. 5 Research Opportunities Microbiology majors are encouraged to participate in research opportunities their junior-senior years. Career Outlook With current interest and advances in such subjects as molecular biology and genetics, emerging pathogens such as HIV and food-borne illness, future career opportunities of the microbiologist are very good. Some careers available to microbiology graduates are as bacteriologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, cell biologists, environmental scientists, geneticists, immunologists, mycologists, parasitologists, science wrtiers, teachers and virologists.
Salaries vary according to education, type of job, experience and location.
More information on careers in microbiology and salary approximations can be found on the American Society of Microbiology web site. Microbiology faculty with links to each of their web pages. Ken Goodrum, Ph.D. Don Holzschu, Ph.D. Malcolm Modrzakowski, Ph.D. Calvin James, Ph.D. Charles Atkins, Ph.D. William Romoser, Ph.D. Bonita Bieglke, Ph.D. Ed Rowland, Ph.D. Pete Coschigano, Ph.D. Mario Grijalva, Ph.D. Joan Cunningham, Ph.D. 2. Microbiology advisors 3. PACE program 4.