2027 Best Microbiology Master’s Degree Schools
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 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best microbiology schools.
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Best Schools for Microbiology in the United States
See the highest-ranked microbiology schools offering a master’s degree below.
Top Schools in Microbiology
University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2027 ranking of the best microbiology schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 14 microbiology degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Graduates of the microbiology program make about $49,186 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $23,480 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the top schools for microbiology. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 22 microbiology degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent 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. Typical student debt for the program is $18,644.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiology, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 17 microbiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiology degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $64,546 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus one of the top schools for microbiology. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 41 microbiology degrees in the most recent data year. Microbiology graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $46,093 early in their careers. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $19,800 in student loans.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiology, landing the #5 spot this year. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 52 microbiology degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. Microbiology graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $41,682 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Other Microbiology Degree Levels
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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 · 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.
