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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology

75 Ranked Colleges
649 Degrees Awarded
$21,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master's

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Microbiological Sciences & Immunology is the 139th most popular major in the country with 4,518 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 649 microbiological sciences and immunology graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 75 colleges that offer a degree in microbiological sciences and immunology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great microbiological sciences and immunology programs and 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology

Out of the 75 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #1 spot on the list. Brigham Young University - Provo is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Provo, Utah. It awarded 7 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at BYU are $7,510.

Full BYU Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

#15 in overall quality

Out of the 75 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #3 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and it awarded 7 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - La Crosse also took the #15 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse are $20,038, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at UW - La Crosse

#4

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota

Out of the 75 schools in the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743.

Full South Dakota State University Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 15 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
#25 in overall quality

Quinnipiac University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hamden, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Quinnipiac also made our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #25. Average graduate tuition and fees at Quinnipiac University are $20,090, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Quinnipiac University

#7

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #7. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s microbiology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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

#8

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska

Creighton University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Creighton is a medium-sized school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 1 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Creighton

#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 119 masters’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

Iowa State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s microbiology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Iowa State University

#11

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #11. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 4 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree microbiology students list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

#12

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Texas A&M College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

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Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a public institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 34 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State also took the #21 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530.

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#14

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 2 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Clemson

California State University - Long Beach landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in Long Beach, California, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified masters’s microbiology students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at CSULB are $17,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full California State University - Long Beach Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

With a ranking of #17, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 8 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at OSU

#18

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #18. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at North Carolina State University

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s list. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Juan, . The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro are $4,605, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro

#20

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York

Wagner College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Staten Island, New York, and it awarded 10 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wagner College are $23,180.

Full Wagner Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#21

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Loyola University Chicago ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s list. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 3 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Chicago are $19,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Loyola University Chicago

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s list. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oklahoma Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#23

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#6 in overall quality

Cornell University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Cornell University is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 5 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree microbiology students list, Cornell has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cornell University Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#24

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana

Montana State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Bozeman, Montana, and it awarded 2 masters’s microbiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Bozeman are $21,446, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Montana State University Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

#25

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Microbiology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Amherst, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s microbiology degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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