2027 Best Microbiology Schools in Wisconsin

Microbiology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

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 Wisconsin

Best Schools for Microbiology in Wisconsin

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

Top Schools in Microbiology

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University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

91 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

$49,186 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2027 ranking of the best microbiology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 91 microbiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiology degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $49,186 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $23,480 in student loans. Read more about the microbiology program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

19 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

$54,290 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong microbiology program will find one at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse, which ranked #2. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 19 microbiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent data year. Microbiology graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $54,290 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,464 to complete this degree. Read more about the microbiology program at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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.