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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Clemson University

Clemson, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,265/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #41 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	$810K	$798K	$683K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	12.8x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.0x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$62,216

Out-of-state: $157,992 (5.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,448

-42% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,884

9.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$77,932

157% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,265 place Clemson University below the $38,184 national median for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.8x 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 16% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,884 represents roughly 9 months of the $30,265 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #41 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs, Clemson University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $77,932 show a 157% jump from the $30,265 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Clemson University

Clemson University accepts 38% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, serving a student body of 22,778 in Clemson, SC.

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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 Clemson University?

A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $682,863 in decade earnings vs $810,412 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Microbiological Sciences and Immunology from Clemson University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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