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2027 Best Value Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

13 Colleges in the United States
$22,820 Avg Student Debt
$66,127 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Badge [Microbiological Sciences & Immunology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/microbiological-sciences-immunology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for microbiological sciences & immunology students.

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2027 Best Value Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in microbiological sciences & immunology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earned the #1 spot for value among microbiological sciences & immunology schools in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Typical student debt for microbiological sciences & immunology graduates is $23,146. Early-career microbiological sciences & immunology graduates make about $56,930. That is a strong return on a $23,146 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the best values for microbiological sciences & immunology. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates carry a median of $18,644 in student loans. Early-career microbiological sciences & immunology graduates make about $32,022. That is a strong return on a $18,644 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in microbiological sciences & immunology will find it at University Of Chicago, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,324. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $81,002 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,854 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Purdue University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for microbiological sciences & immunology. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for microbiological sciences & immunology graduates is $19,844. Early-career microbiological sciences & immunology graduates make about $63,111. Set against $19,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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Wright State University Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Wright State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Dayton. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. Typical student debt for microbiological sciences & immunology graduates is $25,836. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus generally make around $49,077. Set against $25,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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Indiana University Bloomington earned the #6 position for value in microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,144 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete the microbiological sciences & immunology program here. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $52,123 early in their careers. Set against $20,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse came in at #7 for value in microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Students borrow a median of $25,464 to complete the microbiological sciences & immunology program here. Early-career microbiological sciences & immunology graduates make about $54,290. That is a strong return on a $25,464 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #8 for value in microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the microbiological sciences & immunology program here. Early-career microbiological sciences & immunology graduates make about $37,592. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates carry a median of $23,480 in student loans. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $49,186. That is a strong return on a $23,480 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University placed #10 among the best values for microbiological sciences & immunology. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $29,301 to complete the microbiological sciences & immunology program here. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $38,726. That is a strong return on a $29,301 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #11 spot for microbiological sciences & immunology value this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Early-career microbiological sciences & immunology graduates make about $58,659. Set against $23,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Miami University Oxford landed the #12 spot for microbiological sciences & immunology value this year. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career microbiological sciences & immunology graduates make about $49,700. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Loyola University Chicago ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. In-state tuition and fees average $53,710. Typical student debt for microbiological sciences & immunology graduates is $23,521. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $58,568 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,521 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.

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