by our College Data Analytics Team
[Microbiological Sciences Immunology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/microbiological-sciences-immunology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their microbiological sciences immunology graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 60 schools on the early-career earnings of their microbiological sciences immunology graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send microbiological sciences immunology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Miami University Oxford, our #1 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate salaries in the United States. Miami University Oxford is a public school located in the town of Oxford. After graduating, microbiological sciences immunology degree recipients from Miami University Oxford typically earn about $68,169 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Wagner College one of the highest-paying schools for microbiological sciences immunology. Set in the city of Staten Island, Wagner College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, microbiological sciences immunology degree recipients from Wagner College typically earn about $65,814 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of California Davis earned it the #3 place for microbiological sciences immunology. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a public institution. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from University Of California Davis make a median of around $90,315 per year.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the highest-paying schools for microbiological sciences immunology. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee make a median of around $63,276 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in microbiological sciences immunology will find them at Auburn University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. After graduating, microbiological sciences immunology degree recipients from Auburn University typically earn about $61,323 annually.
South Dakota State University earned the #6 position for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. South Dakota State University is a public school located in the town of Brookings. After graduating, microbiological sciences immunology degree recipients from South Dakota State University typically earn about $57,608 annually.
California State University Long Beach ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying microbiological sciences immunology schools. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a public institution. Students who complete the microbiological sciences immunology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,860.
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse came in at #8 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public institution. Students who complete the microbiological sciences immunology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,098.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned the #9 position for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Students who complete the microbiological sciences immunology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,483.
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo landed the #10 spot for microbiological sciences immunology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo make a median of around $55,807 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying microbiological sciences immunology schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school located in the city of Madison. After graduating, microbiological sciences immunology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison typically earn about $65,144 annually.
California State University Chico ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying microbiological sciences immunology schools. Set in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a public institution. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from California State University Chico make a median of around $64,331 per year.
Washington State University landed the #13 spot for microbiological sciences immunology salaries this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. Students who complete the microbiological sciences immunology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,666.
University Of California Los Angeles ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying microbiological sciences immunology schools. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students who complete the microbiological sciences immunology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $77,994.
Arizona State University came in at #15 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $69,627 per year.
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #16 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus make a median of around $68,195 per year.
Northern Arizona University placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for microbiological sciences immunology. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Microbiological Sciences Immunology graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of about $71,307 a year early in their careers.
Oregon State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying microbiological sciences immunology schools. Oregon State University is a public school located in the city of Corvallis. After graduating, microbiological sciences immunology degree recipients from Oregon State University typically earn about $70,583 annually.
Weber State University came in at #19 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a public institution. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from Weber State University make a median of around $65,197 per year.
University Of California Berkeley earned the #20 position for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. University Of California Berkeley is a public school located in the city of Berkeley. After graduating, microbiological sciences immunology degree recipients from University Of California Berkeley typically earn about $50,706 annually.
University Of Georgia came in at #21 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Students who complete the microbiological sciences immunology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,825.
Colorado State University Fort Collins earned the #22 position for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins make a median of around $64,977 per year.
Clemson University came in at #23 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Clemson University is a public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Students who complete the microbiological sciences immunology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $77,932.
Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #24 position for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Columbus. After graduating, microbiological sciences immunology degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus typically earn about $65,347 annually.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #25 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Microbiological Sciences Immunology graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of about $68,273 a year early in their careers.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid microbiological sciences immunology ranking:
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their microbiological sciences immunology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 60 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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