Bachelor's0% vs national median319 grads tracked
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Clemson University
Ranked 19th of 46 bachelor's programs in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,518
middle 50%: $26,130 – $49,818
Median · 5 years out
$64,621
middle 50%: $50,978 – $83,668
Median · 10 years out
$90,020
middle 50%: $65,892 – $154,139
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
Clemson University graduates in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology earn a median $38k initially. Pay scales rise to $65k at five years and $90k at ten years.
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
≈ $8,146 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Iowa
$65,353 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$65,246 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
$65,106 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$65,054 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$64,768 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$64,732 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$64,349 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at El Paso
$63,429 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$63,427 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$62,929 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Clemson University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$133,128 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,498 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,918 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,528 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$103,464 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,977 · 5 yrs out
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