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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,669/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #31 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	$673K	$666K	$588K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.3x	13.2x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	4.0x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	52	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,572

Out-of-state: $167,988 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,849

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,273

97% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,669 track close to the $38,184 national median for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x 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 13% gap from the optimistic case.

At $13,849 in median debt against $34,669 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #31 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs, University of Washington-Seattle Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $68,273 show a 97% jump from the $34,669 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

With a 43% acceptance rate, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is moderately selective, with 31,588 students enrolled in Seattle, WA.

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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 Washington-Seattle Campus?

This program scores 52/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $588,408 in decade earnings vs $673,236 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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