Best Schools for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates earn a median of $64,793 within four years of graduating, ranking #178 out of 283 tracked majors — 4% above the median across all fields. There are 64 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 1,844 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of California-Berkeley graduates earn $103,546 while Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German graduates earn $33,355 — a $70,191 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates see an average 7% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.