Program Analysis
Graduates of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program earn $55,807/yr in their first year — 46% above the $38,184 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.
At $21,744 in median debt against $55,807 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #13 of 57 nationally, this is a top-5% Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.