Microbiology & Immunology at The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
54
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,101/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (132,600 openings/yr)
ROI
12.1x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)
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 | $569K | $566K | $517K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.1x | 12.1x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.8x | 4.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 51% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 54 | 54 | 52 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,912
Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,813
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,611
46% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 30,834 in Arlington, TX.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does The University of Texas at Arlington's Microbiology & Immunology program score?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Microbiology & Immunology graduates.
How vulnerable is Microbiology & Immunology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Microbiology & 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.
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