Bachelor's-9% vs national median253 grads tracked
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Northern Arizona University
Ranked 41st of 46 bachelor's programs in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$39,366
middle 50%: $28,303 – $52,902
Median · 5 years out
$58,625
middle 50%: $42,325 – $80,183
Median · 10 years out
$93,908
middle 50%: $63,723 – $131,137
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
Microbiological Sciences alumni earn $39k in their first year. Pay rises to $59k by year five and hits $94k by year ten.
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 yrs
≈ $8,374 total interest
Same major at other universities
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$61,498 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$61,378 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$60,970 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$59,918 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$59,642 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$59,610 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$59,055 · 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 Alabama
$51,537 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$48,791 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Northern Arizona University
Education (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out
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