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Bachelor's-20% vs national median67 grads tracked

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at University of Alabama

Ranked 45th of 46 bachelor's programs in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$37,592
middle 50%: $27,360 – $48,658
Median · 5 years out
$51,537
middle 50%: $35,298 – $61,482
Median · 10 years out
$85,664
middle 50%: $64,402 – $195,262

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Alabama's bachelor's program in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology earn a median $37,592 one year after graduating, rising to $85,664 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $64,349 for this field, ranking 45th of 46 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.7 yrs
≈ $9,218 total interest

Same major at other universities

South Dakota State University
$59,610 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$59,055 · 5 yrs out
Northern Arizona University
$58,625 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Manoa
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$51,789 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$48,791 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Alabama

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,932 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$120,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,250 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,753 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,648 · 5 yrs out

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