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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,489/yr (22% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 22.9x earnings multiple (8.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #3 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs Top 5%

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	$656K	$649K	$577K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.1x	22.9x	20.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.6x	8.6x	7.6x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	68	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,380

Out-of-state: $75,900 (8.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$30,396

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$72,199

55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $46,489 per year, Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates from California State University-Northridge earn slightly above the $38,184 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.9x 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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

At #3 of 57 nationally, this is a top-5% Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $72,199 show a 55% jump from the $46,489 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About California State University-Northridge

With 93% of applicants admitted, California State University-Northridge prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 32,357 in Northridge, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 California State University-Northridge?

A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Microbiological Sciences and Immunology field.

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 $576,511 in decade earnings vs $655,960 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes California State University-Northridge's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program stand out?

Ranked #3 of 57 programs nationally, California State University-Northridge lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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