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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

Graduates of South Dakota State University's bachelor's program in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology earn a median $38,771 one year after graduating, rising to $71,863 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $64,349 for this field, ranking 39th 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?

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

Same major at other universities

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
Colorado State University
$59,642 · 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
University of Alabama
$51,537 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at South Dakota State University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,496 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$148,262 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$142,581 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$113,950 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,841 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$100,794 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,697 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$93,240 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$90,181 · 5 yrs out

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