2026 Best Microbiology Schools in Massachusetts
Microbiology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their microbiology programs.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best microbiology schools.
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Best Schools for Microbiology in Massachusetts
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
Leading the list is University Of Massachusetts Amherst, our #1 school for microbiology. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. About 66 microbiology degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Graduates of the microbiology program make about $55,939 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
See the full microbiology program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 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.
