Compare 25 Virology. programs in the West. Average earnings: $45,286.
Virology programs produce graduates earning between $36,198 and $72,431—a $36K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 25 ranked programs in the West, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of California-Davis's Virology program leads with graduates earning $72,431, well above the regional average of $45,286. Washington State University follows at $59,661, while Oregon State University reaches $57,405. These public programs demonstrate that strong outcomes don't require prestigious private institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Davis graduates borrow $13,000 and face just a 3.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Washington State achieves similar affordability with a 7.2% burden, proving that top Virology programs deliver both strong earnings and manageable debt.
Highest program earnings: $72,431
Strong outcomes ($59,661) with 85% acceptance
3.6% payment burden | Excellent
11.7% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $72,431 | 61 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Good | |
| #2 | $59,661 | 31 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $57,405 | 58 | $21,221 | Good | $28,923 | Challenging |
| #4 | $55,657 | 32 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $55,302 | 56 | $22,500 | Good | $25,000 | Challenging |
| #6 | $54,963 | 69 | $19,500 | Good | $23,519 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $54,270 | 25 | $19,000 | Good | $23,489 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $54,238 | 67 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $53,694 | 75 | $20,000 | Good | $36,000 | High | |
| #10 | $50,964 | 17 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $49,690 | 130 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Challenging | |
| #12 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $46,380 | 48 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | High |
| #13 | $45,360 | 22 | $15,000 | Good | $25,565 | High | |
| #14 | $43,798 | 20 | $14,289 | Good | $15,177 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $43,608 | 49 | $15,500 | Good | $24,257 | High | |
| #16 | $41,565 | 39 | $13,000 | Good | $28,508 | High | |
| #17 | $39,752 | 51 | $18,922 | Manageable | $26,150 | High | |
| #18 | $39,266 | 29 | $13,000 | Good | $12,526 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $36,852 | 27 | $18,500 | Manageable | $35,000 | High | |
| #20 | $36,198 | 16 | $17,095 | Manageable | $10,166 | High | |
| #21 | University Of IdahoPublic | $36,118 | 27 | $21,982 | Challenging | $21,162 | High |
| #22 | $29,685 | 24 | $17,500 | High | $18,275 | High | |
| #23 | $28,598 | 12 | $18,500 | High | $30,988 | High | |
| #24 | University Of WyomingPublic | $25,194 | 21 | $18,000 | High | $16,000 | High |
| #25 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $21,508 | 118 | $11,069 | High | $9,699 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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