Illinois · Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

Best Microbiological Sciences and Immunology institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program focuses on the study of microorganisms and their interactions with humans, animals, plants, and the environment. This program is ideal for students interested in biological and biomedical…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 26.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
61
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$33,454
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
76%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Microbiologists
$81,310
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Microbiological Sciences and Immunology in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Champaign Public
2285%
2Loyola University Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
1373%$33,454
3University of Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
1296%$13,333
4University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago Public
862%
5Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Carbondale Public
662%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$87,330
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

ScienceReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Microbiologists earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
840
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$81,310
median $74,350
Best-paying metro
$80,900
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs in Illinois.

How much do Microbiologists earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Microbiologists in Illinois is $81,310 (median $74,350), across about 840 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program?+

The Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program focuses on the study of microorganisms and their interactions with humans, animals, plants, and the environment. This program is ideal for students interested in biological and biomedical…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Microbiologists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.1% growth with around 1,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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