Immunology Master’s Degrees
There are 25 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Immunology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 26.9% of Immunology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Immunology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 220 degrees were awarded toImmunology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Immunology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 31 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 26 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 163 |
Earnings of Immunology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Immunology of $52,367 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,180 |
| 4 years | $52,367 |
| 5 years | $65,002 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Immunology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 65.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Immunology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 34.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 11.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 11.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 7 | 26.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 26.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Immunology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Immunology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Immunology students seeking a master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Immunology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Immunology. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Immunology. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Immunology. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weill Medical College of Cornell University is a popular choice for Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Immunology. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor College of Medicine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Immunology. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Immunology. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Immunology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Immunology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo is a popular choice for Immunology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Immunology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Immunology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Immunology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Microbiology, General | 2,646 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 961 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 443 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | 253 |
| Infectious Disease and Global Health | 162 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.