University of Rhode Island Microbiology
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- Natural Sciences Managers
- Job DescriptionPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about natural sciences managers in our career profile section.Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 44,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 51,500
- Percent Job Growth: 6.90%

- Biologists
- Job DescriptionResearch or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Read more about biologists in our career profile section.
- Microbiologists
- Job DescriptionInvestigate 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 microbiologists in our career profile section.Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 16,900
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 18,900
- Percent Job Growth: 2.10%

- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Job DescriptionTeach courses in biological sciences. Read more about postsecondary biology science teachers in our career profile section.
Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
Microbiology
| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||||
| All Students | 21 | 21 | - | - |
| By Gender | ||||
| Male | 8 | 8 | - | - |
| Female | 13 | 13 | - | - |
| By Race | ||||
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - | - | - |
| Black | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| White | 12 | 12 | - | - |
| Unknown | 5 | 5 | - | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
