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2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 4,518 people earned their degree in microbiological sciences and immunology, making the major the 139th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, microbiological sciences and immunology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,830 and had an average of $22,960 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 596 microbiological sciences and immunology graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,133 and $21,827 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in microbiological sciences and immunology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality microbiological sciences and immunology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the microbiological sciences and immunology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Colleges for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas State University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Texas State is a large school located in San Marcos, Texas that handed out 72 ’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Texas State has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Texas State is $14,250 for southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Texas State University Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 43 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UTSA has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for The University of Texas at San Antonio is $13,827 for southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full The University of Texas at San Antonio Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 54 ’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $15,399 for southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend University of Arizona.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 84 ’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. The estimated yearly cost for Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is $14,698 for Southwest Region Microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full OSU Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UT Austin is $15,757 for southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UT Austin Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 72 ’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Arizona State University - Tempe is $14,033 for southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Arizona State University - Tempe

#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 82 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. It costs about $17,421 for Southwest Region Microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Texas Tech University.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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With a ranking of #8, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 23 ’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for The University of Texas at Arlington is $14,622 for Southwest Region Microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

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Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Texas A&M College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Texas A&M College Station is $18,810 for Southwest Region Microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Texas A&M University - College Station

New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this fairly large public school awarded 16 degrees to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend NMSU Main Campus is $10,235 for Southwest Region Microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

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#11

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. NAU is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k list, NAU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Northern Arizona University is $12,675 for southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at NAU

With a ranking of #12, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 20 ’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #16 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UTEP is $10,786 for southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at The University of Texas at El Paso

With a ranking of #13, Southwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, this small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k list, SWOSU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for SWOSU is $15,091 for southwest region microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Southwestern Oklahoma State University Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 49 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

University of Oklahoma also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. It costs about $21,812 for Southwest Region Microbiology students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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