by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 13 U.S. colleges awarded 250 degrees and certificates in Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $39,180 one year after completing, rising to $65,487 after four years.
A major in Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology involves the study of Microbiological Sciences And Immunology, Other. Any Instructional Program In The Microbiological Sciences And Immunology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other microbiological sciences & immunology is a popular field of study, with 250 degrees awarded annually. 13 colleges award other microbiological sciences & immunology degrees, an average of 19 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 154.
By level, the 250 awards include 154 bachelor’s degrees, 51 master’s degrees and 45 doctorates.
Women earned 68% of other microbiological sciences & immunology degrees and certificates in the latest year (169 of 250). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (84) and Asian (76), and international students earned 19.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees, 1 for master’s degrees and 1 for doctorates. It also ranks other microbiological sciences & immunology schools within 2 states. In all, 13 colleges offer other microbiological sciences & immunology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other microbiological sciences & immunology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 154 of the 250 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other microbiological sciences & immunology call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Writing, and for knowledge of English Language, Biology and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long an other microbiological sciences & immunology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 154 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 51 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 45 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other microbiological sciences & immunology, at 42.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 42.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 13.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 13.2% |
| Master’s degree | 12.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 5.0% |
| Some college courses | 4.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology, with an average median salary of $107,415; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Clinical Trials Manager, Clinical Project Manager, Research Coordinator and Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other microbiological sciences & immunology, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Microbiologists | 140,194 | -2.7% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates earn a median $39,180 one year after completing their program, $65,487 after four years and $65,002 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,180 |
| 4 years | $65,487 |
| 5 years | $65,002 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other microbiological sciences & immunology is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Microbiologists | $73,155 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology has 8 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 4,488 degrees a year; the largest are Microbiology, General (2,556), Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology (977) and Microbiology and Immunology (490). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiology, General | 2,556 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 977 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 490 |
| Immunology | 242 |
| Infectious Disease and Global Health | 196 |
| Mycology | 14 |
| Virology | 7 |
| Parasitology | 6 |
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