2026 Best Immunology Master’s Degree Schools

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 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 35 schools to find the best for immunology students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Immunology Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Immunology in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in immunology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Immunology

1

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Immunology Degrees Awarded

$95,207 Median Starting Salary

Harvard University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in immunology. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. Harvard University awarded about 11 immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Immunology graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. See the full immunology program report for Harvard University

2

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Immunology Degrees Awarded

$74,578 Median Starting Salary

Yale University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in immunology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 14 immunology students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. Immunology graduates of Yale University earn a median of $74,578 early in their careers. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. More information about a degree in immunology from Yale University

Other Immunology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 35 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.