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2027 Best Value Microbiology Schools in Texas

5 Colleges in the United States
$21,588 Avg Student Debt
$61,116 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Microbiology Badge [Microbiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/microbiological-sciences-immunology/microbiology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for microbiology students.

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2027 Best Value Microbiology Schools in Texas

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

Best Value Microbiology Schools

1

The University Of Texas At El Paso earned the #1 spot for value among microbiology schools in Texas. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Typical student debt for microbiology graduates is $18,531. Early-career microbiology graduates make about $22,069. That is a strong return on a $18,531 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value microbiology schools. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. In-state tuition and fees average $11,950, compared with $29,582 for out-of-state students. Microbiology graduates carry a median of $21,395 in student loans. Early-career microbiology graduates make about $40,101. Set against $21,395 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

3

Texas State University San Marcos came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value microbiology schools. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, compared with $22,930 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the microbiology program here. Early-career microbiology graduates make about $37,663. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Students looking for strong value in microbiology will find it at Texas Tech University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Microbiology graduates carry a median of $22,985 in student loans. Microbiology graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $27,445 early in their careers. Set against $22,985 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Texas A And M University College Station is a great value for students pursuing a degree in microbiology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Microbiology graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Microbiology graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,031 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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