Bachelor's-7% vs national median455 grads tracked
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Texas State University
Ranked 37th of 46 bachelor's programs in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$38,150
middle 50%: $27,822 – $48,065
Median · 5 years out
$59,918
middle 50%: $47,346 – $73,547
Median · 10 years out
$86,717
middle 50%: $66,325 – $120,228
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
Microbiological sciences and immunology graduates start at a median $38k. Year-10 median salaries reach $87k.
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
7.1 yrs
≈ $8,431 total interest
Same major at other universities
Arizona State University
$62,224 · 5 yrs out
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
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
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
Other majors at Texas State University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,706 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$107,346 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,135 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$101,470 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,153 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$97,847 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,195 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$96,658 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,030 · 5 yrs out
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