# Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 26.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/microbiological-sciences-and-immunology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $66,042 across 48 colleges (middle half $61,165–$69,628); median federal debt $22,151
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Microbiology: median $60,869 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians | 10% | $62,930 | 2.7% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 8% | $122,570 | 2.1% |
| Biological Scientists | 5% | $99,760 | 6.7% |
| Registered Nurses | 5% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 4% | $82,250 | 6% |
| Other Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians | 4% | not reported | — |
| Other Life Scientists | 3% | not reported | — |
| Software Developers | 3% | $135,980 | 10.2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | $57,244 (3) | — |
| CA | $74,343 (11) | $79,190 (120) |
| TX | $59,747 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $103,546
2. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $90,061
3. San Francisco State University (CA): $85,037
4. San Diego State University (CA): $81,122
5. California State University-Chico (CA): $74,888
6. University of California-Davis (CA): $74,343
7. California State University-Long Beach (CA): $73,988
8. University of California-Riverside (CA): $72,295
9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $67,253
10. California State University-Los Angeles (CA): $65,366
11. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $65,024
12. University of California-San Diego (CA): $64,428

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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