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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find where microbiological sciences immunology graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose microbiological sciences immunology graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of California Davis earned the #1 spot for highest-paid microbiological sciences immunology graduates in the Far Western Region. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a public institution. Microbiological Sciences Immunology graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of about $90,315 a year early in their careers.
California State University Long Beach came in at #2 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. Microbiological Sciences Immunology graduates of California State University Long Beach earn a median of about $70,860 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in microbiological sciences immunology will find them at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, which ranked #3. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. Microbiological Sciences Immunology graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of about $55,807 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes California State University Chico one of the highest-paying schools for microbiological sciences immunology. California State University Chico is a public school located in the city of Chico. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from California State University Chico make a median of around $64,331 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Washington State University earned it the #5 place for microbiological sciences immunology. Washington State University is a public school located in the town of Pullman. 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 #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying microbiological sciences immunology schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from University Of California Los Angeles make a median of around $77,994 per year.
Oregon State University landed the #7 spot for microbiological sciences immunology salaries this year. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a public institution. Microbiological Sciences Immunology graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of about $70,583 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Berkeley earned the #8 position for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. University Of California Berkeley is a public school located in the city of Berkeley. Students who complete the microbiological sciences immunology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,706.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #9 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school located in the city of Seattle. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from University Of Washington Seattle Campus make a median of around $68,273 per year.
San Diego State University came in at #10 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a public institution. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from San Diego State University make a median of around $45,360 per year.
University Of California San Diego earned the #11 position for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. University Of California San Diego is a public school located in the city of La Jolla. Early-career microbiological sciences immunology graduates from University Of California San Diego make a median of around $43,608 per year.
University Of California Riverside came in at #12 for microbiological sciences immunology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a public institution. After graduating, microbiological sciences immunology degree recipients from University Of California Riverside typically earn about $43,086 annually.
University Of California Santa Barbara landed the #13 spot for microbiological sciences immunology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. Microbiological Sciences Immunology graduates of University Of California Santa Barbara earn a median of about $42,634 a year early in their careers.
University Of Nevada Reno placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for microbiological sciences immunology. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a public institution. Microbiological Sciences Immunology graduates of University Of Nevada Reno earn a median of about $39,752 a year early in their careers.
California State University Los Angeles landed the #15 spot for microbiological sciences immunology salaries this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a public institution. After graduating, microbiological sciences immunology degree recipients from California State University Los Angeles typically earn about $39,266 annually.
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 · 15 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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