# The University of Texas at El Paso: Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (bachelor's)

El Paso, TX. IPEDS 228796, CIP 26.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso/majors/microbiological-sciences-and-immunology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,069
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,992 (U.S. median for this major: $66,042 across 48 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,531 (U.S. median $22,730)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (4 colleges, $59,747): -$5,755
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,050

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,992 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,863 | $37,035 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $8,136 | $38,321 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $10,120 | $47,665 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $14,093 | $66,378 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,282 | $86,108 | 4.2 years |

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

## Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | $69,628 | $22,985 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Texas State University | $65,502 | $25,000 | $16,805 | 55% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $53,992 | $18,531 | $9,403 | 50% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $46,726 | $21,671 | $10,836 | 53% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $100,470 El Paso, TX, $114,150 TX, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $108,100 El Paso, TX, $129,960 TX, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported El Paso, TX, $50,130 TX, $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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