by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 30 degrees and certificates in Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 70% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $41,594 one year after completing, rising to $57,669 after four years.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, veterinary microbiology and immunobiology draws strong interest, with 30 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award veterinary microbiology and immunobiology degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 20.
By level, the 30 awards include 21 bachelor’s degrees, 2 master’s degrees and 7 doctorates.
Women earned 53% of veterinary microbiology and immunobiology degrees and certificates in the latest year (16 of 30). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (17) and Hispanic or Latino (5), and international students earned 4.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology Schools ranking. In all, 4 colleges offer veterinary microbiology and immunobiology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common veterinary microbiology and immunobiology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 21 of the 30 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to veterinary microbiology and immunobiology call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Active Learning, and for knowledge of Biology, Medicine and Dentistry and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a veterinary microbiology and immunobiology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 21 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 2 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 7 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to veterinary microbiology and immunobiology, at 62.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 62.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 13.9% |
| Master’s degree | 11.0% |
| First professional degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology, with an average median salary of $64,561; the strongest outlook belongs to Veterinarians, at 13.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Animal Anatomist, Public Health Veterinarian (Public Health Vet), Veterinary Medicine Doctor (DVM) and Animal Pathologist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to veterinary microbiology and immunobiology, at 3,199,646.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 3,199,646 | 13.9% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Animal Scientists | 77,353 | -1.4% |
Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology graduates earn a median $41,594 one year after completing their program, $57,669 after four years and $107,990 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,594 |
| 4 years | $57,669 |
| 5 years | $107,990 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to veterinary microbiology and immunobiology is Animal Scientists, with a median salary of $93,823.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Veterinarians | $53,196 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology has 9 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 941 degrees a year; the largest are Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General (740), Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health (63) and Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (47). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
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