Microbiology & Immunology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,068/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (132,600 openings/yr)
ROI
9.3x earnings multiple (4.2x 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 | $619K | $614K | $551K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.4x | 9.3x | 8.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.3x | 4.2x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 51% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 49 | 48 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,952
Out-of-state: $145,608 (4.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,685
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,560
71% growth from Year 1
About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities prioritizes broad access, with 30,469 students enrolled in Minneapolis, MN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's Microbiology & Immunology program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Microbiology & Immunology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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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