Microbiology & Immunology at Brigham Young University
Provo, UT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
54
Optimistic
53
Base Case
55
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,833/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (132,600 openings/yr)
ROI
24.8x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Microbiology & Immunology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $651K | $645K | $573K |
| Earnings Multiple | 25.1x | 24.8x | 22.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 51% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 54 | 53 | 55 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$25,984
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,087
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,156
102% growth from Year 1
About Brigham Young University
With a 69% acceptance rate, Brigham Young University is moderately selective, with 32,221 students enrolled in Provo, UT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Brigham Young University's Microbiology & Immunology program score?
This program scores 53/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Microbiology & Immunology graduates.
How vulnerable is Microbiology & Immunology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Microbiology & Immunology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Microbiology & Immunology earnings lower at Brigham Young University?
Lower starting pay at Brigham Young University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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