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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

19 Ranked Colleges
119 Degrees Awarded
$31,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” 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 doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 119 microbiological sciences and immunology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the microbiological sciences and immunology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s microbiology degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at UNC Chapel Hill

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s microbiology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree microbiology students with aid list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’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 UF are $30,130.

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#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #4 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’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.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at North Carolina State University

#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’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 Virginia are $32,394.

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#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 4 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #8 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’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 George Mason University are $37,410.

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#6

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#13 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WVU Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#7

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

East Carolina University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 1 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full East Carolina University Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 17 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’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 Georgia are $27,476.

Full University of Georgia Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#9

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

University of Mississippi came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ole Miss Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#14 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#11

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Duke University

#12

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
#19 in overall quality

Alabama State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Alabama State University is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Alabama State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’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 Alabama State University are $17,572.

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#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s microbiology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 7 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

University of Louisville ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UofL is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’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.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at UofL

#16

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #17 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UK Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#17

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Vanderbilt University

#18

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Clemson University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Clemson University is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 2 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also took the #9 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Clemson University

#19

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#12 in overall quality

University of Miami came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’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 U Miami are $40,220.

Full U Miami 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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