U.S. median for this major: $66,042.
College Scorecard field of study; 48 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 38% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,730.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,073. College Scorecard.
SWT Microbiological Sciences and Immunology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses SWT's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,715 | $56,073 | 1.8 years |
| $30–48k | $13,557 | $59,786 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $13,804 | $60,876 | 1.9 years |
| $75–110k | $20,028 | $88,323 | 2.8 years |
| $110k+ | $24,713 | $108,984 | 3.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (37% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates 4 years after graduating ($65,502) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $31,986 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Texas colleges
Every Texas college we cover that reports Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Tech University | $69,628 | $22,985 | $19,070 | 69% |
| 2 | Texas State University | $65,502 | $25,000 | $16,805 | 55% |
| 3 | The University of Texas at El Paso | $53,992 | $18,531 | $9,403 | 50% |
| 4 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | $46,726 | $21,671 | $10,836 | 53% |
3 more Texas colleges offer Microbiological Sciences and Immunology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates
Medical and Health Services Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +24.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Biological Technicians
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at SWT, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About SWT
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 55% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,906
- Full cost breakdown · all 76 majors · overview
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- Biochemistry$64,830
- Biology$55,605
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SWT Microbiological Sciences and Immunology questions
How much do SWT Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates earn?
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of Texas State University earn a median $65,502 four years after graduating and $37,663 one year after. The U.S. median for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates across 48 colleges is $66,042.
How much debt do SWT Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of Texas State University is $25,000, about 38% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,730.
Is SWT a good school for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology in Texas?
On pay, Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of Texas State University earn $65,502 four years out, $5,755 above the median for the same major across 4 Texas colleges ($59,747) and $540 below the U.S. median ($66,042). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does SWT rank for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology in Texas?
Of 4 Texas colleges reporting Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduate earnings, Texas State University ranks 2nd. The highest is Texas Tech University at $69,628.
What jobs do Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates get?
A common career is medical and health services managers, with a median wage of $126,110 in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area and $123,860 nationally. Others include natural sciences managers and biological technicians.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Texas State University Microbiological Sciences and Immunology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-state-university/majors/microbiological-sciences-and-immunology (College Scorecard and BLS data).