2027 Best Microbiology Schools in Tennessee
Microbiology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for microbiology students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Microbiology in Tennessee
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall microbiology education in Tennessee.
Top Schools in Microbiology
Our analysis ranked Vanderbilt University the best school in the country for a degree in microbiology. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 microbiology degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University in the most recent year. Graduates of the microbiology program make about $77,997 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 1 school 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.
