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2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

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

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in microbiological sciences and immunology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent microbiological sciences and immunology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the microbiological sciences and immunology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree microbiology students.

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

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #1 spot on the list. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 doctorate’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

UGA also took 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 UGA are $27,476.

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#2

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

Clemson also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Clemson University

#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 list. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 3 doctorate’s microbiology 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NC State Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#14 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #5 spot on the list. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 6 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAB, the school also landed the #14 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 UAB are $19,188.

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#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

University of Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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#7

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at East Carolina University

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#13 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #13 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 West Virginia University are $26,154.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at West Virginia University

#9

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. Ole Miss is located in University, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #16 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 Mississippi are $25,099.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at University of Mississippi

#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 9 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree microbiology students list, University of Virginia has also earned the #7 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 University of Virginia are $32,394.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#11

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #11 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 VCU are $29,228.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University

#12

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

University of Louisville landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Louisville is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Louisville Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#13

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
#19 in overall quality

Alabama State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. Alabama State University is a small public school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 2 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Alabama State also took the #19 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Alabama State are $17,572, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Alabama State Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#15

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed 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 GMU are $37,410.

Full GMU Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#16

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree microbiology students list, UK has also earned the #17 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 UK are $33,216.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at UK

#17

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#12 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. U Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami also took the #12 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s microbiology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140.

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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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