Microbiological Sciences and Immunology bachelor's degree outcomes at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Federal field 2605

Data scope

Federal records group outcomes by college, four-digit field and credential level. A record may cover several catalog programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are close to the same-degree benchmark.

$5,816 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Debt pressure: 34.6% of annual earnings
Positive-payoff price ceiling: $13,495 / year
10-year scenario: −5% · Negative payoff
Price evidence: College-wide context only

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

Follow earnings over time and inspect the cohort behind each federal measure.

+71%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$37,068 → $63,560

—Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

23Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

25Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

35Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

—Recent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$16,778

Institution-wide annual average net price—not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$23,685

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$68,398

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$251/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$16,778Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$30,061Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATE79.8%Institution context

COMPLETION RATE85.3%Institution-wide completion rate

WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$37,068Year 1

$68,398Year 4

$63,560Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

4.4% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$5,700

Estimated loan payment$251

35borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$68,398 vs. $62,582

$5,816 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median

WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for—not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96,880 median wageMN estimate · 780 jobs · 25-1042+7.3% projected U.S. growth · 4.7k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeNatural Sciences Managers$136,450 median wageMN estimate · 1,530 jobs · 11-9121+8.2% projected U.S. growth · 9.2k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeBiological Scientists, All Other$76,400 median wageMN estimate · 750 jobs · 19-1029+4.7% projected U.S. growth · 4.3k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$89,950 median wageMN estimate · 6,760 jobs · 19-1042+12.6% projected U.S. growth · 10.5k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeMicrobiologists$83,400 median wageMN estimate · 290 jobs · 19-1022+6.2% projected U.S. growth · 1.5k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeBiological Technicians$48,130 median wageMN estimate · 1,400 jobs · 19-4021+7.4% projected U.S. growth · 9.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMedical and Health Services Managers$122,700 median wageMN estimate · 11,350 jobs · 11-9111+24.2% projected U.S. growth · 62.3k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEpidemiologists$104,460 median wageMN estimate · 310 jobs · 19-1041+18.7% projected U.S. growth · 0.8k openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeHealth Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$103,510 median wageMN estimate · 3,050 jobs · 25-1071+17.9% projected U.S. growth · 24.9k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeFood Science Technicians$57,940 median wageMN estimate · 380 jobs · 19-4013+4.8% projected U.S. growth · 3k openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degree

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