Microbiology & Immunology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
37
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)
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 | $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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,114
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
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 Microbiology & Immunology program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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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