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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,279/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 5.1x earnings multiple (2.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #53 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	$440K	$442K	$428K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	5.1x	5.1x	5.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.8x	2.8x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$86,096

Out-of-state: $159,560 (2.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,296

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,114

7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program produces graduates earning $34,279/yr — within striking distance of the $38,184 national average for this field.

At 5.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,114 debt-to-$34,279 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #53 out of 57 programs, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's financial outcomes for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's 50% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 20,189 students enrolled in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program score?

This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Microbiological Sciences and Immunology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Microbiological Sciences and 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. See full methodology →