Name: Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (CIP 26.05): international graduates and related occupations
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388

International graduates, 2024–25

84 bachelor's · 191 master's · 112 doctoral

36 months

OPT after graduation

202

Four-year schools that offer it

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Occupations related to Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

MicrobiologistsSOC 19-10221,500 openings a year · 391 LCA filings1,500+6.2%$87,990391

Medical Scientists, except EpidemiologistsSOC 19-1042 · Usually needs more education10,500 openings a year · 5,410 LCA filings10,500+12.6%$103,4105,410

Biological TechniciansSOC 19-40219,400 openings a year · 934 LCA filings9,400+7.4%$57,510934

College teaching in this field: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

Other related occupations · 6

Natural Sciences Managers Biological Scientists, All Other Medical and Health Services Managers Epidemiologists Food Science Technicians Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology