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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,198/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (132,600 openings/yr)

ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #46 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$452K	$453K	$436K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.9x	13.9x	13.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.5x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,588

Out-of-state: $101,084 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$26,988

17% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,198 track close to the $38,184 national median for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.9x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #46 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs, New Mexico State University-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About New Mexico State University-Main Campus

New Mexico State University-Main Campus has a 76% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 11,561 students in Las Cruces, NM. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Medical and health services managers $117,960/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?

A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Microbiological Sciences and Immunology careers?

With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $435,810 in decade earnings vs $451,627 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →