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Bachelor's-4% vs national median102 grads tracked

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Ranked 34th of 46 bachelor's programs in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$41,174
middle 50%: $26,319 – $50,710
Median · 5 years out
$61,498
middle 50%: $50,050 – $76,393
Median · 10 years out
$84,205
middle 50%: $61,036 – $129,123

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 Southern Illinois University at Carbondale's bachelor's program in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology earn a median $41,174 one year after graduating, rising to $84,205 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $64,349 for this field, ranking 34th 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?

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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
6.8 yrs
≈ $8,010 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas Tech University
$62,343 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$62,322 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$62,306 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$62,224 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$61,921 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$61,867 · 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

Other majors at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$183,045 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$183,045 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$146,060 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$128,910 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$128,254 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,207 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,141 · 5 yrs out
Mining and Mineral Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,560 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,955 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$97,921 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$95,779 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,729 · 5 yrs out

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