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

Corvallis, OR. IPEDS 209542, CIP 26.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oregon-state-university/majors/microbiological-sciences-and-immunology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,610
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,349 (U.S. median for this major: $66,042 across 48 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,959 (U.S. median $22,730)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,693

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,349 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,107 | $53,150 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,036 | $57,228 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $15,729 | $69,050 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,262 | $88,950 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $27,459 | $120,545 | 7.2 years |

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

## Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | $53,349 | $22,959 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $53,349 | $22,959 | $18,048 | 56% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $147,620 Corvallis, OR, $141,690 OR, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $144,470 Corvallis, OR, $143,120 OR, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $51,670 Corvallis, OR, $52,190 OR, $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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