2026 Best Microbiology Schools in Ohio

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.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best microbiology schools.

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• Best Microbiology Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for Microbiology in Ohio

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

Top Schools in Microbiology

1

Ohio State University Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

66 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

$37,592 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Ohio State University Main Campus this year for microbiology. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 66 microbiology students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Microbiology graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $37,592 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in microbiology from Ohio State University Main Campus

2

Miami University Oxford
Oxford, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

$49,700 Median Starting Salary

Miami University Oxford is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiology, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the town of Oxford. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Miami University Oxford awarded about 23 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. See the full microbiology program report for Miami University Oxford

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 10 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.