U.S. median for this major: $66,042.
College Scorecard field of study; 30 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 41% 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 $34,549. College Scorecard.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Microbiological Sciences and Immunology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Massachusetts colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst'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 | $10,164 | $41,672 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $10,456 | $42,870 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $12,932 | $53,021 | 2.0 years |
| $75–110k | $18,964 | $77,752 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $30,793 | $126,251 | 4.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (76% 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 ($66,642) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $26,762 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.
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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- Acceptance rate: 60% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 83% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $71,631
- Full cost breakdown · all 73 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- Biochemistry$77,853
- Biology$72,726
- Physiology$74,422
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Microbiological Sciences and Immunology questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates earn?
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median $66,642 four years after graduating and $47,331 one year after. The U.S. median for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates across 48 colleges is $66,042.
How much debt do University of Massachusetts-Amherst Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $27,000, about 41% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,730.
Where does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology in Massachusetts?
Of 1 Massachusetts colleges reporting Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduate earnings, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates get?
A common career is medical and health services managers, with a median wage of $125,430 in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA 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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