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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,433/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 9.8x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #32 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	$536K	$534K	$494K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.8x	9.8x	9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.3x	3.3x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,504

Out-of-state: $164,380 (3.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,840

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,005

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,765

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $42,433 at University of Arizona come in 11% above the national median of $38,184 for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $42,433 far exceeding the $20,005 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #32 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs, University of Arizona falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $42,433 to $54,765 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Arizona

University of Arizona accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 40,769 students in Tucson, AZ.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Medical and health services managers $117,960/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at University of Arizona?

This program scores 51/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $494,036 in decade earnings vs $536,186 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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