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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

11Programs reporting earnings

$74,343Median year-4 earnings

$14,308Median federal debt

10Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · $14,308 federal debt$103,546 2University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · $16,500 federal debt$90,061 3San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco · $24,120 federal debt$85,037 4San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · $15,500 federal debt$81,122 5California State University, ChicoChico · $24,572 federal debt$74,888 6University of California, DavisDavis · $11,000 federal debt$74,343 7California State University, Long BeachLong Beach · Debt not reported$73,988 8University of California, RiversideRiverside · $14,121 federal debt$72,295 9California State University, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $19,334 federal debt$65,366 10University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $14,000 federal debt$65,024

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $129,150
Middle 50% wage range: $99,550–$177,180
State employment: 3,610
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 4,700

10th–90th percentile: $75,280–$250,700

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $210,230
Middle 50% wage range: $167,630–$304,380
State employment: 14,950
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $130,730–$330,050

19-1029Biological Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $113,530
Middle 50% wage range: $86,090–$154,150
State employment: 11,880
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $69,770–$189,710

19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

State median wage: $136,990
Middle 50% wage range: $109,570–$162,020
State employment: 29,830
Projected growth: +12.6%
Annual openings: 10,500

10th–90th percentile: $81,320–$180,060

19-1022Microbiologists

State median wage: $108,530
Middle 50% wage range: $80,060–$141,360
State employment: 2,600
Projected growth: +6.2%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $62,440–$183,420

19-4021Biological Technicians

State median wage: $71,440
Middle 50% wage range: $56,200–$93,010
State employment: 9,210
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 9,400

10th–90th percentile: $46,700–$121,670

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $165,110
Middle 50% wage range: $99,960–$357,220
State employment: 17,350
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $65,510–$381,560

11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers

State median wage: $141,480
Middle 50% wage range: $98,470–$205,390
State employment: 75,090
Projected growth: +24.2%
Annual openings: 62,300

10th–90th percentile: $72,800–$274,660

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley	$103,546	$14,308
2	University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	$90,061	$16,500
3	San Francisco State University	San Francisco	$85,037	$24,120
4	San Diego State University	San Diego	$81,122	$15,500
5	California State University, Chico	Chico	$74,888	$24,572
6	University of California, Davis	Davis	$74,343	$11,000
7	California State University, Long Beach	Long Beach	$73,988	Not available
8	University of California, Riverside	Riverside	$72,295	$14,121
9	California State University, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$65,366	$19,334
10	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$65,024	$14,000
11	University of California, San Diego	La Jolla	$64,428	$13,811

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Microbiological Sciences and Immunology in California

What do Microbiological Sciences and Immunology bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $74,343 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $14,308 among the 10 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of California, Berkeley has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.