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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,101/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #24 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs Top 50%

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	$569K	$566K	$517K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	12.1x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	54	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)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,813

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,611

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,101/yr, edging above the $38,184 national average for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 12.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,813 debt-to-$40,101 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #24 out of 57 programs, The University of Texas at Arlington's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $40,101 to $58,611 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 30,834 in Arlington, TX.

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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

How does The University of Texas at Arlington's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program score?

This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates.

How vulnerable is Microbiological Sciences and Immunology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Microbiological Sciences and 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. See full methodology →