Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Offered at 302 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 106 | $42,823 | $70,501 | $20,500 |
| Master's | 82 | $68,686 | $84,454 | — |
| Doctoral | 100 | — | — | — |
| Professional | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 9 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Santa Barbara | CA | $51,399 | $86,328 | $15,000 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | WI | $51,417 | $83,682 | $24,625 |
| 3 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | MA | $52,200 | $83,373 | $22,766 |
| 4 | California State University-Chico | CA | $44,596 | $83,256 | — |
| 5 | California State University-Northridge | CA | — | $82,737 | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | $49,372 | $81,647 | $18,514 |
| 7 | University of Idaho | ID | $30,393 | $81,247 | — |
| 8 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $40,840 | $81,221 | $12,148 |
| 9 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | VA | $44,523 | $80,365 | $19,500 |
| 10 | California State University-Long Beach | CA | $51,280 | $79,581 | — |
| 11 | University of California-Riverside | CA | $52,104 | $79,486 | $17,918 |
| 12 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | $36,631 | $79,082 | $22,446 |
| 13 | University of California-Davis | CA | $48,169 | $77,831 | $12,000 |
| 14 | University of Georgia | GA | — | $76,504 | $14,278 |
| 15 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | $43,849 | $76,159 | $20,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University | VA | $82,758 | $114,031 | — |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | MA | $100,550 | — | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University | DC | $68,509 | $96,710 | — |
| 4 | George Washington University | DC | $75,429 | — | — |
| 5 | Drexel University | PA | $73,213 | — | — |
| 6 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | CO | $48,598 | $72,199 | — |
| 7 | University of Florida | FL | $68,863 | $70,468 | — |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | $64,832 | — | — |
| 9 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | PR | $40,541 | — | — |
| 10 | Tulane University of Louisiana | LA | $28,539 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning professional programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | PA | $59,086 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Quick answers
- How much do microbiological sciences and immunology graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in microbiological sciences and immunology reports median earnings of $42,823. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
