Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $37,610 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.
The 12.4x 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 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $21,666 debt-to-$37,610 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #21 out of 57 programs, Oregon State University's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $37,610 to $70,583 over five years (88% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.