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2027 Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southeast Region

19 Colleges in the United States
1,093 Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Degrees Awarded
$49,957 Avg Early-Career Salary

Microbiological Sciences & Immunology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools.

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Best Schools for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the microbiological sciences & immunology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology

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Leading the list is University Of Virginia Main Campus, our #1 school for microbiological sciences & immunology. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 14 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $69,126 early in their careers. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from University Of Virginia Main Campus

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George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $63,131 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for George Mason University

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology, ranking #3. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from Vanderbilt University earn around $77,997 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete this degree. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at Vanderbilt University

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology, landing the #4 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of Duke University earn a median of $83,388 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at Duke University

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The University Of Tennessee is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology, ranking #5. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $49,826 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,859 to complete this degree. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at The University Of Tennessee

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida landed the #6 spot for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 501 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $43,305. Students borrow a median of $16,446 to complete this degree. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for University Of Florida

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University Of Georgia came in at #7 for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from University Of Georgia earn around $37,864 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $23,214 in student loans. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from University Of Georgia

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #8 among the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $60,004 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,135. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #9 among the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 43 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $43,761. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $24,486 in student loans. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #10 for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 40 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $53,507 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,077. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University came in at #11 for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 51 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $30,265 in their early career. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $25,762 in student loans. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at Clemson University

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham placed #12 among the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $55,413 in their early career. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. See the full microbiological sciences & immunology program report for University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami landed the #13 spot for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 54 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from University Of Miami earn around $17,200 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,625 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from University Of Miami

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West Virginia University placed #14 among the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 31 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $51,750. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from West Virginia University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earned the #15 position for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 24 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent data year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $49,718 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,348 to complete this degree. See the full microbiological sciences & immunology program report for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University placed #16 among the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $55,422 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,164 to complete this degree. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at Auburn University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #17 among the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tampa. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $32,135. Students borrow a median of $19,503 to complete this degree. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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University Of Florida Online ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida Online awarded about 48 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from University Of Florida Online generally make around $27,994. University Of Florida Online graduates carry a median of $16,446 in student loans. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from University Of Florida Online

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,383 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at Mississippi State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 19 schools evaluated.

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