Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How California State University-Long Beach graduates compare to all programs nationally
California State University-Long Beach graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 94th percentile of all microbiological sciences and immunology bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | $48,631 | — | — | — |
| San Francisco State University | $56,071 | $73,604 | $24,120 | 0.43 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $55,807 | — | $22,138 | 0.40 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $50,706 | — | $14,308 | 0.28 |
| California State University-Chico | $49,068 | $50,964 | $24,572 | 0.50 |
| California State University-Northridge | $46,489 | — | $7,500 | 0.16 |
| National Median | $38,040 | — | $21,868 | 0.57 |
Other Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $7,424 | $56,071 | $24,120 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $55,807 | $22,138 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $14,850 | $50,706 | $14,308 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $8,064 | $49,068 | $24,572 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $7,095 | $46,489 | $7,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State University-Long Beach, approximately 49% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.