University of Washington-Seattle Campus Microbiological Sciences and Immunology: earnings, debt & careers

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median $73,944 four years after graduating ($34,669 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $15,917. That is $7,902 above the U.S. median for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates ($66,042 across 48 colleges), and ranks 2nd of 2 Washington colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$73,944

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

College Scorecard field of study; 29 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution

Earnings, 1 year after
$34,669

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$15,917

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

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$14,091 /yr

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

Sticker price $32,446. College Scorecard.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Microbiological Sciences and Immunology: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates$73,944

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

U.S. median (48 colleges)$66,042 (+$7,902)

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 Washington-Seattle Campus'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$6,384$26,621under 1 year
$30–48k$7,039$29,353under 1 year
$48–75k$8,110$33,8191.0 years
$75–110k$14,328$59,7481.8 years
$110k+$30,019$125,1793.7 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (71% 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 ($73,944) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $33,725 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 Washington colleges

Every Washington college we cover that reports Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1Washington State University$76,384$21,250$14,97161%
2University of Washington-Seattle Campus$73,944$15,917$14,09185%

1 more Washington college offers Microbiological Sciences and Immunology but has too few graduates to report earnings.

Careers for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates

Medical and Health Services Managers

Seattle area$160,100
Washington$145,290
U.S.$123,860

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

Natural Sciences Managers

Seattle area$203,150
Washington$182,480
U.S.$167,220

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

Biological Technicians

Seattle area$63,770
Washington$60,800
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 Washington-Seattle Campus, by income

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

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University of Washington-Seattle Campus Microbiological Sciences and Immunology questions

How much do University of Washington-Seattle Campus Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates earn?

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median $73,944 four years after graduating and $34,669 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 Washington-Seattle Campus Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $15,917, about 22% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,730.

Where does University of Washington-Seattle Campus rank for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology in Washington?

Of 2 Washington colleges reporting Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduate earnings, University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks 2nd. The highest is Washington State University at $76,384.

What jobs do Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates get?

A common career is medical and health services managers, with a median wage of $160,100 in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 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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