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Bachelor's-7% vs national median168 grads tracked

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at South Dakota State University

Ranked 39th of 46 bachelor's programs in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,771
middle 50%: $28,199 – $49,118
Median · 5 years out
$59,610
middle 50%: $46,264 – $71,200
Median · 10 years out
$71,863
middle 50%: $58,013 – $93,668

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

South Dakota State University graduates in Microbiological Sciences see $39k starting salaries. Median income reaches $72k 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
7.2 yrs
≈ $8,449 total interest

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