University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Microbiological Sciences and Immunology: earnings, debt & careers

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median $68,398 four years after graduating ($37,068 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $23,685. That is $2,356 above the U.S. median for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates ($66,042 across 48 colleges), and ranks 1st of 1 Minnesota colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$68,398

U.S. median for this major: $66,042.

College Scorecard field of study; 27 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution

Earnings, 1 year after
$37,068

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$23,685

About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,730.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$16,778 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $30,061. College Scorecard.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Microbiological Sciences and Immunology: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates$68,398

Fewer than 3 Minnesota colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.

U.S. median (48 colleges)$66,042 (+$2,356)

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 Minnesota-Twin Cities's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$6,642$27,564under 1 year
$30–48k$7,283$30,2241.0 years
$48–75k$9,931$41,2141.4 years
$75–110k$16,415$68,1222.3 years
$110k+$27,008$112,0833.7 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (74% 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 ($68,398) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,214 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

Minneapolis area$126,880
Minnesota$122,700
U.S.$123,860

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +24.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Natural Sciences Managers

Minneapolis area$143,290
Minnesota$136,450
U.S.$167,220

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Biological Technicians

Minneapolis area$52,150
Minnesota$48,130
U.S.$57,510

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 Minnesota-Twin Cities, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Microbiological Sciences and Immunology questions

How much do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates earn?

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median $68,398 four years after graduating and $37,068 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $23,685, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,730.

Where does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rank for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology in Minnesota?

Of 1 Minnesota colleges reporting Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduate earnings, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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 $126,880 in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 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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