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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
53 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
53
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,592/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (132,600 openings/yr)
ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #25 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs Top 50%

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 $632K $627K $560K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.3x 12.2x 10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.1x 4.1x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 51% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 54 53 53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,436
Out-of-state: $153,460 (4.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$73,168
-42% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,783
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,347
74% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,592/yr, Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus land near the $38,184 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 12.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,783 debt-to-$37,592 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #25 out of 57 programs, Ohio State University-Main Campus's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $37,592 to $65,347 over five years (74% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State University-Main Campus accepts 51% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with 44,617 students enrolled in Columbus, OH.

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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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Microbiological Sciences and 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus

Computer Engineering ($83,342) Applied Mathematics ($82,523) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($82,448) Industrial Engineering ($80,876) Mechanical Engineering ($79,359) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($78,872) Engineering, Other ($78,734) Chemical Engineering ($77,455)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio State University-Main Campus's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program score?
This program scores 53/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates.
How vulnerable is Microbiological Sciences and Immunology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Microbiological Sciences and 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →