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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,005/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs Top 10%

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	$815K	$802K	$686K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.4x	13.1x	11.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	66	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,988

Out-of-state: $184,096 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,152

-0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,000

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$90,315

96% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,005 at University of California-Davis come in 20% above the national median of $38,184 for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs nationally.

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 16% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $46,005 far exceeding the $11,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #5 of 57 programs, University of California-Davis's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $90,315 show a 96% jump from the $46,005 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of California-Davis

A 42% admission rate makes University of California-Davis accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving a student body of 31,777 in Davis, CA.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at University of California-Davis?

A score of 66/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Microbiological Sciences and Immunology field.

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 $685,867 in decade earnings vs $814,773 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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