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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,331/yr (24% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs Top 25%

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	$632K	$627K	$560K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.1x	9.0x	8.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	4.0x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	59	59	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,428

Out-of-state: $157,172 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,764

-36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,750

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,483

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates start at $47,331/yr — above the $38,184 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 9.0x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,750 debt-to-$47,331 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #10 out of 57 programs, University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $47,331 to $69,483 shows 47% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Massachusetts-Amherst

University of Massachusetts-Amherst's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 23,694 students in Amherst, MA.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program score?

This program scores 59/100, 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.

Why does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank so high for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology?

The #10 ranking out of 57 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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