# University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (bachelor's)

La Crosse, WI. IPEDS 240329, CIP 26.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse/majors/microbiological-sciences-and-immunology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,290
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,454 (U.S. median for this major: $66,042 across 48 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,464 (U.S. median $22,730)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,412

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,454 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,224 | $35,774 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $8,766 | $38,132 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $10,608 | $46,145 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,394 | $75,664 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $18,991 | $82,611 | 2.7 years |

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

## Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $68,454 | $25,464 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $68,397 | $23,480 | $17,354 | 90% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $126,880 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, $128,320 WI, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $128,670 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, $128,890 WI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, $51,750 WI, $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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