2027 Best Microbiology Schools in Michigan

Microbiology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for microbiology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Microbiology Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Microbiology in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall microbiology education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Microbiology

1

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

$32,022 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the best school in the country for a degree in microbiology. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 22 microbiology degrees in the most recent data year. Microbiology graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $32,022 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,644. More information about a degree in microbiology from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

2

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

49 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

$38,726 Median Starting Salary

Michigan State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 microbiology students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiology program make about $38,726 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,301 to complete this degree. See the full microbiology program report for Michigan State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 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.