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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Microbiology & Immunology

14 Ranked Colleges
98 Degrees Awarded
$35,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 376 people earned their degree in microbiology and immunology, making the major the 682nd most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 98 microbiology and immunology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in microbiology and immunology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent microbiology and immunology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the microbiology and immunology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree microbiology and immunology students.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Microbiology & Immunology

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #1 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 8 doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also took the #2 spot in our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845.

Read more about Microbiology & Immunology at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

#2

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Creighton University landed the #2 spot on the list. Creighton University is located in Omaha, Nebraska and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Creighton, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Buffalo. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate. University at Buffalo is a large school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 9 doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree microbiology and immunology students list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

SLU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Microbiology & Immunology at SLU

#13 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #5 spot on the list. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is a large public school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 3 doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees in 2019-2020.

IUPUI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis are $26,013, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Microbiology & Immunology at IUPUI

#11 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #6. University of Illinois at Chicago is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIC, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#14 in overall quality

University of Mississippi came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #14 spot in our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Microbiology & Immunology at Ole Miss

#8

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, George Washington University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees in 2019-2020.

GWU also made our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GWU are $31,824.

Full GWU Microbiology & Immunology Report

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate list. Pitt is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 8 doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt also made our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836.

Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Microbiology & Immunology Report

#9

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
#12 in overall quality

Yeshiva University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree microbiology and immunology students list, Yeshiva has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yeshiva University are $35,100, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

Drexel University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #10. Drexel is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Drexel did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel University are $37,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Microbiology & Immunology at Drexel University

#11

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
#5 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548.

Read more about Microbiology & Immunology at U-M

#12

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#15 in overall quality

University of Miami ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate list. U Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#3 in overall quality

University of Rochester did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #12. University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Rochester not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505.

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#13

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#1 in overall quality

Georgetown University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate list. Georgetown is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgetown, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown University are $53,591, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgetown University Microbiology & Immunology Report

#14

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Tufts University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology and Immunology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Medford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s microbiology and immunology degrees in 2019-2020.

Tufts also took the #6 spot in our “Best Microbiology & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts are $55,168, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tufts University Microbiology & Immunology Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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