Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

Bachelor's degree · San Diego State University · San Diego, CA

CIP 26.05

$45,360Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,122Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$15,500Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at San Diego State University earn a median of $45,360 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,582 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,047–$83,205). Median debt is $15,500, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$56,071$24,186
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$55,807$21,744
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$50,706$14,455
California State University-Chico
Chico
$49,068$23,500
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$48,631—
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$46,489—
University of California-Davis
Davis
$46,005$11,000
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$43,608$13,811
University of California-Riverside
Riverside
$43,086$13,939
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$42,634$16,500
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$39,266$15,000
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$36,403$14,545

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates from San Diego State University make?

The median salary is $45,360 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.