Microbiology & Immunology at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
57
Optimistic
57
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,864/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (132,600 openings/yr)
ROI
14.6x earnings multiple (5.4x 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 | $661K | $655K | $580K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.8x | 14.6x | 13.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.5x | 5.4x | 4.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 51% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 57 | 57 | 56 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (5.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,214
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,825
82% growth from Year 1
About University of Georgia
University of Georgia admits 37% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, one of the larger campuses at 31,310 students in Athens, GA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Georgia's Microbiology & Immunology program score?
This program scores 57/100, 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.
Why does University of Georgia rank so high for Microbiology & Immunology?
The #14 ranking out of 57 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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