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Microbiology Science & Immunology at Washington State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Microbiology Science & Immunology, consider the program at Washington State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Washington State University sits in Pullman, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 microbiology science & immunology degrees were granted at Washington State University.

Studying Online at Washington State University

Online coursework is an option at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates from Washington State University

Students who complete Washington State University’s Microbiology Science & Immunology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,941
2 years	$35,701
3 years	$49,685
4 years	$59,661
5 years	$71,666

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from Washington State University report median earnings of $59,661, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates from Washington State University stands at $21,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at Washington State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Microbiology Science & Immunology graduates at Washington State University are 68% women (13) and 32% men (6).

Microbiology Science & Immunology Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University

Of the 19 bachelor’s microbiology science & immunology graduates at Washington State University, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 26% of Microbiology Science & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Microbiology Science & Immunology Concentrations at Washington State University

The Microbiology Science & Immunology program at Washington State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Microbiology	19

Highest-Paying Careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology Graduates

Students who finish Microbiology Science & Immunology program at Washington State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Microbiology Science & Immunology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical and Health Services Managers	$129,557
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Epidemiologists	$87,636

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.