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Microbiology & Immunology at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
59 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
60
Optimistic
59
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,262/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (132,600 openings/yr)
ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (10.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #11 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs Top 25%

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 $645K $639K $569K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.9x 14.7x 13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 10.4x 10.3x 9.2x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 51% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 60 59 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,428
Out-of-state: $62,044 (10.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$65,336
-50% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,520
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,195
69% growth from Year 1

About North Dakota State University-Main Campus

A 96% acceptance rate means North Dakota State University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, serving 9,567 students in Fargo, ND.

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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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Compare & Explore

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Microbiology & Immunology at Other Schools

San Francisco State University ($56,071) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($55,807) University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ($54,290) University of California-Berkeley ($50,706) University of Wisconsin-Madison ($49,186) California State University-Chico ($49,068) California State University-Long Beach ($48,631) University of Massachusetts-Amherst ($47,331)

Other Majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Computer Engineering ($76,558) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($75,212) Construction Engineering Technologies ($74,199) Civil Engineering ($72,729) Mechanical Engineering ($72,158) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($70,821) Industrial Engineering ($68,873) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($67,303)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Microbiology & Immunology at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
A score of 59/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Microbiology & Immunology field.
Will AI replace Microbiology & Immunology careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $569,278 in decade earnings vs $645,458 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Microbiology & Immunology program stand out?
Ranked #11 of 57 programs nationally, North Dakota State University-Main Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →