Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in microbiological sciences and immunology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan State University Compares for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
All 49 colleges reporting microbiological sciences and immunology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $103,546 | $94,220 | #1 | $50,706 |
| 2 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $90,061 | $81,950 | #4 | $42,634 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $85,037 | $77,378 | #5 | $56,071 |
| 4 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $81,526 | $90,400 | #2 | $30,265 |
| 5 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $81,122 | $73,816 | #7 | $45,360 |
| 6 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $77,163 | $82,344 | #3 | — |
| 7 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $76,384 | $70,257 | #12 | $43,736 |
| 8 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $74,888 | $68,143 | #19 | $49,068 |
| 9 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $74,343 | $67,647 | #21 | $46,005 |
| 10 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $73,988 | $67,324 | #23 | $48,631 |
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| 33 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $64,285 | $68,423 | #17 | $27,994 |
| 34 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $64,014 | $66,320 | #26 | $40,262 |
| 35 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $62,095 | $64,178 | #33 | $40,792 |
| 36 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $61,953 | $65,322 | #30 | $38,726 |
| 37 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $61,165 | $68,674 | #15 | $34,451 |
| 38 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $60,221 | $65,782 | #28 | $37,181 |
| 39 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $59,979 | $67,342 | #22 | $38,040 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University microbiological sciences and immunology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,726 one year after graduating and $61,953 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for microbiological sciences and immunology?
Among 49 colleges reporting earnings for microbiological sciences and immunology graduates, Michigan State University ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is microbiological sciences and immunology at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for microbiological sciences and immunology ($62,582), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,625.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.