Immunology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for immunology students.
The immunology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Immunology rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Immunology Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Leading the list is Stanford University, our #1 school for immunology. Set in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 immunology degrees were awarded at Stanford University in the most recent year. Students who receive their immunology degree from Stanford University earn around $100,827 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,492.
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Students looking for a strong immunology program will find one at University Of Chicago, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Chicago in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, immunology degree recipients from University Of Chicago generally make around $81,002. University Of Chicago graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans.
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Harvard University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best immunology schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. About 14 immunology degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Graduates of the immunology program make about $95,207 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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Students looking for a strong immunology program will find one at University Of California Davis, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Immunology graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $46,005 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong immunology program will find one at Washington University In St Louis, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 15 immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the immunology program make about $68,303 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553.
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Yale University earned the #6 position for immunology this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. Yale University awarded about 38 immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the immunology program make about $74,578 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357.
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University Of Pennsylvania came in at #7 for immunology this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 16 immunology degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Graduates of the immunology program make about $99,682 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree.
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Weill Cornell Medical College came in at #8 for immunology this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Weill Cornell Medical College awarded about 12 immunology degrees in the most recent data year.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #9 among the best immunology schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their immunology degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $58,659 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans.
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University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best immunology schools. Located in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. University Of Alabama At Birmingham awarded about 15 immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their immunology degree from University Of Alabama At Birmingham earn around $55,413 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,162 to complete this degree.
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West Virginia University earned the #11 position for immunology this year. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. West Virginia University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 immunology students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the immunology program make about $51,750 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete this degree.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
