Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,356 | $53,510 to $68,561 | 62 | 95% |
| Master's Degree | $97,683 | $83,712 to $100,049 | 6 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +6% (2024 to 2034), about 132,600 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $117,960 | +23.2% | 62,100 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | +17.3% | 27,400 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,590 | +8.7% | 9,600 |
| Biological Technicians | $52,000 | +3.5% | 9,100 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | +3.7% | 8,500 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,460 | +7.3% | 5,400 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.