2027 Best Microbiology Schools in Ohio

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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for microbiology students.

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• Best Microbiology Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for Microbiology in Ohio

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

Ohio State University Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

67 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

$37,592 Median Starting Salary

Ohio State University Main Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best microbiology schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. About 67 microbiology degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, microbiology degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $37,592. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. See the full microbiology program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

2

Miami University Oxford
Oxford, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

36 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

$49,700 Median Starting Salary

Miami University Oxford came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best microbiology schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Oxford. About 80% of students finish within six years. Miami University Oxford awarded about 36 microbiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiology program make about $49,700 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in microbiology from Miami University Oxford

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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.