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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region

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In 2020-2021, 4,566 people earned their degree in microbiological sciences and immunology, making the major the 134th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, microbiological sciences and immunology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $33,785 and had an average of $20,586 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 508 microbiological sciences and immunology graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,818 and $24,772 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking analyzed 37 colleges that offered a degree in microbiological sciences and immunology. That schools that top this list have a program in microbiological sciences and immunology in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology in the Great Lakes Region

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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Medical College of Wisconsin. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region. Medical College of Wisconsin is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 5 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Medical College of Wisconsin

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Out of the 37 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #2 spot on the list. UW - La Crosse is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s microbiology degrees to 105 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at UW - Madison

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Out of the 37 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio Wesleyan University landed the #4 spot on the list. OWU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Delaware, Ohio. It awarded 2 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at OWU

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Out of the 37 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Miami University - Oxford landed the #5 spot on the list. Miami University - Oxford is a public institution located in Oxford, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 31 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

With a ranking of #6, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Michigan State is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 67 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Michigan State University

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. U-M is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 71 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full U-M Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Carbondale, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s microbiology degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at SIUC

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Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. RFUMS is located in North Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

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Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ohio State is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 51 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Ohio State

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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

With a ranking of #11, University of Chicago did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Chicago is a fairly large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 17 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Chicago Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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University of Michigan - Dearborn came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, this medium-sized public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UM Dearborn Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, this large public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at IU Bloomington

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With a ranking of #14, Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Dayton, Ohio, this fairly large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

Full Wright State University - Main Campus Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Loyola University Chicago did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #15. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 7 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Loyola Chicago

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #16. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full IUPUI Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #17. Oshkosh, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s microbiology degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Full UW Oshkosh Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is located in Bowling Green, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

Full Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio

University of Toledo did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Toledo, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

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

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With a ranking of #20, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

Full University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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With a ranking of #22, University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 6 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UIC Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

With a ranking of #23, Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This large school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and it awarded 7 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Purdue

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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Wayne State is a large public school situated in Detroit, Michigan. It awarded 4 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Wayne State University

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With a ranking of #25, Case Western Reserve University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Microbiology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Case Western is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Case Western Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report

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