University of Wisconsin-Madison Microbiological Sciences and Immunology: earnings, debt & careers

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median $68,397 four years after graduating ($49,186 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $23,480. That is $2,355 above the U.S. median for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates ($66,042 across 48 colleges), and ranks 2nd of 2 Wisconsin colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$68,397

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

College Scorecard field of study; 50 graduates with earnings reported

Earnings, 1 year after
$49,186

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$23,480

About 34% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,730.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$17,354 /yr

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

Sticker price $28,679. College Scorecard.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Microbiological Sciences and Immunology: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates$68,397

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

U.S. median (48 colleges)$66,042 (+$2,355)

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 Wisconsin-Madison'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$4,200$17,640under 1 year
$30–48k$4,101$17,224under 1 year
$48–75k$8,134$34,1631.1 years
$75–110k$17,763$74,6052.4 years
$110k+$27,292$114,6263.7 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (73% 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 ($68,397) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,833 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 Wisconsin colleges

Every Wisconsin 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
1University of Wisconsin-La Crosse$68,454$25,464$16,21071%
2University of Wisconsin-Madison$68,397$23,480$17,35490%

2 more Wisconsin 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

Madison area$131,640
Wisconsin$128,320
U.S.$123,860

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

Natural Sciences Managers

Madison area$136,990
Wisconsin$128,890
U.S.$167,220

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

Biological Technicians

Madison area$51,750
Wisconsin$51,750
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 Wisconsin-Madison, by income

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

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Microbiological Sciences and Immunology questions

How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates earn?

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median $68,397 four years after graduating and $49,186 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 Wisconsin-Madison Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison is $23,480, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,730.

Where does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology in Wisconsin?

Of 2 Wisconsin colleges reporting Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduate earnings, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse at $68,454.

What jobs do Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates get?

A common career is medical and health services managers, with a median wage of $131,640 in the Madison, WI area and $123,860 nationally. Others include natural sciences managers and biological technicians.

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