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2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

13 Ranked Colleges
177 Degrees Awarded
$35,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Southeast region, there were 934 microbiological sciences and immunology graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,760 and $23,227 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 177 microbiological sciences and immunology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 13 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s microbiology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Duke Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 119 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#4

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #4 spot on the list. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Vanderbilt Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #5 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 7 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree microbiology students whose families make $75-$110k list, NC State has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 4 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USF Tampa Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#7

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 2 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #7 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at University of Georgia

#9

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Louisville came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified masters’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree microbiology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UofL has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575.

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#10

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 2 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree microbiology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Clemson has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #9 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s microbiology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

VCU also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University

#13

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s microbiology degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Tulane University of Louisiana

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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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