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2027 Best Value Microbiology & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
$20,263 Avg Student Debt
$80,647 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Microbiology & Immunology Master's Degree Badge [Microbiology & Immunology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/microbiological-sciences-immunology/microbiology-and-immunology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value microbiology & immunology schools.

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2027 Best Value Microbiology & Immunology Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the microbiology & immunology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Microbiology & Immunology Schools

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University Of California Berkeley tops our 2027 list of the best value microbiology & immunology schools in the United States. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,377 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Microbiology & Immunology graduates carry a median of $14,308 in student loans. Early-career microbiology & immunology graduates make about $50,706. That is a strong return on a $14,308 median debt. University Of California Berkeley admits about 11% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in microbiology & immunology will find it at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #2. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $18,644 to complete the microbiology & immunology program here. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $32,022 early in their careers. Set against $18,644 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in microbiology & immunology will find it at Wright State University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for microbiology & immunology graduates is $25,836. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus generally make around $49,077. Set against $25,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wright State University Main Campus admits about 96% of applicants.

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Ohio State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in microbiology & immunology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for microbiology & immunology graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $37,592. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

A rank of #5 makes Harvard University one of the best values for microbiology & immunology. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the microbiology & immunology program here. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Rochester placed #6 among the best values for microbiology & immunology. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,080. Microbiology & Immunology graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $60,865 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #7 position for value in microbiology & immunology this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Microbiology & Immunology graduates carry a median of $19,800 in student loans. Early-career microbiology & immunology graduates make about $46,093. That is a strong return on a $19,800 median debt. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.

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University Of Southern California placed #8 among the best values for microbiology & immunology. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. Typical student debt for microbiology & immunology graduates is $15,625. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants.

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George Washington University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value microbiology & immunology schools. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete the microbiology & immunology program here. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $73,749 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,910 median debt. The acceptance rate is 47%.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University earned the #10 position for value in microbiology & immunology this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete the microbiology & immunology program here. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $72,281. Set against $28,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #11 among the best values for microbiology & immunology. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,678 in tuition and fees. Microbiology & Immunology graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $53,507. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value microbiology & immunology schools. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Microbiology & Immunology graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $52,173. Set against $16,483 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgetown University admits about 13% of applicants.

Other Microbiology & Immunology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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