Wisconsin · Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

Best colleges for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology in Wisconsin

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee award the most Microbiological Sciences and Immunology degrees and certificates in Wisconsin: 91, 19 and 6 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Wisconsin colleges offer Microbiological Sciences and Immunology and award 123 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
123
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$49,186
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Microbiologists
$73,280
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,1869190%—$23,480
2University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$54,2901971%—$25,464

Colleges awarding the most Microbiological Sciences and Immunology degrees in Wisconsin

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public
91$49,186
2University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse Public
19$54,290
3University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public
6Not reported
4University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh Public
3Not reported
Show the other 1 Wisconsin colleges offering Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Medical College of Wisconsin (Graduate only)MilwaukeePrivate not-for-profit4

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 Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
420
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$73,280
median $67,100
Best-paying metro
$78,970
Madison, WI

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Common questions

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

Which Wisconsin colleges award the most Microbiological Sciences and Immunology degrees?+

University of Wisconsin-Madison (91 graduates a year), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (19 graduates a year) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (6 graduates a year) award the most Microbiological Sciences and Immunology degrees and certificates in Wisconsin, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Wisconsin colleges offer Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.

Which Microbiological Sciences and Immunology program in Wisconsin has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list at $49,186. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Microbiologists earn in Wisconsin?+

The average annual wage for Microbiologists in Wisconsin is $73,280 (median $67,100), across about 420 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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