# Clemson University: Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (bachelor's)

Clemson, SC. IPEDS 217882, CIP 26.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clemson-university/majors/microbiological-sciences-and-immunology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,265
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,526 (U.S. median for this major: $66,042 across 48 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,762 (U.S. median $22,730)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$15,484

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,526 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,607 | $57,830 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,109 | $59,963 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $18,851 | $80,117 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $24,833 | $105,540 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $27,922 | $118,669 | 2.5 years |

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

## Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $81,526 | $25,762 | $22,253 | 87% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $100,740 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $105,620 SC, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $133,790 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $131,140 SC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $50,790 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $53,040 SC, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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