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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $15,654/yr (-59% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 21.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #55 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	$446K	$448K	$432K
Earnings Multiple	20.9x	21.0x	20.3x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	33	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$21,296

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,036

-121% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$5,000

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$32,364

107% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates start at $15,654/yr, trailing the $38,184 national average by 59%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 21.0x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $5,000 in median debt clears quickly against $15,654 in annual earnings.

At #55 out of 57 programs, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's financial outcomes for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $15,654 to $32,364 over five years (107% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's 62% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,788 students in Arecibo, PR. 86% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program score?

This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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 are Microbiological Sciences and Immunology earnings lower at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Lower starting pay at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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