Microbiology
Associate in Science
Program Details
This Associate in Science Degree is designed to introduce the student to the field of microbiology. Students who complete this degree will be prepared for further study in microbiology or related disciplines, or for entry level work in a biological sciences lab. This degree requires a total of 18-19 units of which 9 units are in required courses. An additional 9-10 units must be chosen from the list of restricted electives.
Microbiology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 64,890
- High salary: 168,900
- Average salary: 103650
Bioinformatics Scientists
Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 54,500
- High salary: 159,780
- Average salary: 93330
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 50,760
- High salary: 169,560
- Average salary: 83460
All Careers in Microbiology (9)
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Rising | 103,650 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 93,330 |
| Biologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Geneticists | Post-doctoral training, Master's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | Post-doctoral training, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Microbiologists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 87,330 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 83,460 |
| Biological Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 52,000 |
| Food Science Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 49,430 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Upon successful completion of courses leading to the Microbiology Associate in Science Degree, the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the scientific method is used to explore topics in microbiology.
- Upon successful completion of courses leading to the Microbiology Associate in Science Degree, the student will be able to demonstrate safe and proficient use of laboratory equipment and techniques.
- Upon successful completion of courses leading to the Microbiology Associate in Science Degree, the student will be able to explain how molecular and cellular structures contribute to function.