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Microbiology & Immunology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
52 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
52
Base Case
52
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 Microbiology & 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

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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Compare & Explore

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Microbiology & Immunology at Other Schools

San Francisco State University ($56,071) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($55,807) University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ($54,290) University of California-Berkeley ($50,706) University of Wisconsin-Madison ($49,186) California State University-Chico ($49,068) California State University-Long Beach ($48,631) University of Massachusetts-Amherst ($47,331)

Other Majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Computer Engineering ($141,588) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($135,384) Computer Science ($128,887) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($86,212) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($81,989) Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering ($81,517) Architectural Sciences and Technology ($81,377) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ($76,881)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Microbiology & 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 Microbiology & Immunology programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Microbiology & 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 →