2026 Best Microbiology Schools in Michigan

Microbiology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for microbiology students.

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• Best Microbiology Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Microbiology in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the microbiology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Microbiology

1

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

$32,022 Median Starting Salary

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in microbiology. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 microbiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiology degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $32,022 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,644 to complete this degree. Read more about the microbiology program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

2

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

57 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

$38,726 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong microbiology program will find one at Michigan State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 microbiology students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiology degree from Michigan State University earn around $38,726 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,301. Read more about the microbiology program at Michigan State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 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.