2023 Most Popular Colleges for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology in the Southeast Region
34
Ranked Colleges
930
Degrees Awarded
$32,600
Avg Cost*
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology is the 134th most popular major in the country with 4,566 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. 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 Southeast region, there were 930 microbiological sciences and immunology graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,589 and $21,196 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 34 colleges that offer a degree in microbiological sciences and immunology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular microbiological sciences and immunology programs in the United States.
See our ranking methodology to learn more.
More Ways to Rank Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. If you’re torn between two schools, you can use it to help you see how they stack up against one another. Bookmark it so you can compare any new schools that might interest you.
Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region microbiology students.
Top 27 Most Popular Colleges for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology in the Southeast Region
Out of the 34 schools in the Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 320 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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 UF Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Miami. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. U Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 64 ’s 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 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at U Miami
Out of the 34 schools in the Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the #3 spot on the list. Clemson is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 55 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, 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 94%.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Clemson
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Auburn University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 52 degrees to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Auburn
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s microbiology degrees to 48 students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at NC State
With a ranking of #6, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 42 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default 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 University of Georgia
With a ranking of #7, University of Florida-Online did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. UF Online is a medium-sized public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 39 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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 UF Online Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report
Mississippi State University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 33 degrees to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Mississippi State University
East Tennessee State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. ETSU is a fairly large school located in Johnson City, Tennessee that handed out 27 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at East Tennessee State University
University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 27 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at USF Tampa
West Virginia University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 26 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.
Full WVU Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report
University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. The University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at The University of Alabama
Virginia Tech came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s microbiology degrees to 21 students 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 low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% 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%.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Virginia Tech
Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 20 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Tulane
George Mason University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. GMU is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 22 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at George Mason University
University of Louisville landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 12 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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%.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at University of Louisville
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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%.
Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Louisiana State University
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 10 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at VCU
Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. Northwestern State University of Louisiana is located in Natchitoches, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s microbiology degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at NSU
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report
With a ranking of #22, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 8 ’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Report
Vanderbilt University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s microbiology degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% 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. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read more about Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Vanderbilt University
Duke University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s microbiology degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Duke
With a ranking of #25, Alabama State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Microbiology Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, this small public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified ’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Alabama State
college factual
