Immunology Degree

As a branch of biology, immunology works to better understand an organism’s immune system. In other words, immunology is a specialty field that charts, contextualizes, and measures the following: malfunctions of an immune system, immunological disorders, characteristics of an immune system, and immune system functioning in all states of being. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer immunology degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – College of Medicine

30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA

Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine, a public graduate level institution, is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This school enrolls about 800 students per year. Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine is a highly respected healthcare and medical school and is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost close to $19,000 per year. For nonresidents of Pennsylvania the tuition rate will be higher, estimated to be around $37,000 yearly.

Areas of study available at Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine include:

• Medicine
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Genetics

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

Students should visit the school's website at med.psu.edu to obtain information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Immunology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – College of Medicine has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $169520
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $140610
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $93.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $194390

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).