Bachelor's-7% vs national median697 grads tracked
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Colorado State University
Ranked 38th of 46 bachelor's programs in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,194
middle 50%: $26,946 – $48,752
Median · 5 years out
$59,642
middle 50%: $42,889 – $75,610
Median · 10 years out
$79,437
middle 50%: $56,847 – $111,705
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
Colorado State University microbiology and immunology graduates earn a median $37,194 in year 1. This increases to $79,437 by year 10.
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?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
7.2 yrs
≈ $8,586 total interest
Same major at other universities
Oregon State University
$61,921 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$61,867 · 5 yrs out
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
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
Other majors at Colorado State University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$212,009 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$135,185 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$131,863 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$125,457 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Bachelor's)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$115,842 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$108,642 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$107,710 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$106,687 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$106,500 · 5 yrs out
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