2026 Best Microbiological Sciences Immunology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Microbiological Sciences Immunology master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 202 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Microbiological Sciences Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Dartmouth College to be the best Microbiological Sciences Immunology school in the United States. Based in Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,019. Students borrow a median of $16,989 to complete their Microbiological Sciences Immunology program here. See the full Dartmouth College profile
The strong Microbiological Sciences Immunology programs at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public school based in La Crosse, WI. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $25,464. More on University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
The strong Microbiological Sciences Immunology programs at University Of Wisconsin Madison earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $23,480. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Out of the 202 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Michigan State University landed the #4 spot. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Michigan State University Microbiological Sciences Immunology students take on a median of $29,301 in debt. Get the full Michigan State University report
University Of California Berkeley came in at #5 on this year's Microbiological Sciences Immunology ranking in the United States. Based in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $14,308. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
George Mason University did well this year, earning the #6 position. George Mason University is a public school based in Fairfax, VA. About 68% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete their Microbiological Sciences Immunology program here. More on George Mason University
Georgetown University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. Georgetown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete their Microbiological Sciences Immunology program here. See the full Georgetown University profile
Cornell University placed #8 among Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools in the United States. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans. Get the full Cornell University report
University Of Rochester ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools. University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,080. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $21,517. Read more about University Of Rochester
North Dakota State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #10 position. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. North Dakota State University Main Campus Microbiological Sciences Immunology students take on a median of $25,543 in debt. Read more about North Dakota State University Main Campus
Yale University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Yale University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $14,357. Get the full Yale University report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh did well this year, earning the #12 position. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. North Carolina State University At Raleigh Microbiological Sciences Immunology students take on a median of $24,486 in debt. Get the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh report
California State University Long Beach did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Long Beach, CA, California State University Long Beach is a public institution. California State University Long Beach graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,374, compared with $19,974 for out-of-state students. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $15,671. Read more about California State University Long Beach
University Of Iowa placed #14 among Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools in the United States. University Of Iowa is a public school based in Iowa City, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete their Microbiological Sciences Immunology program here. Get the full University Of Iowa report
University Of Florida placed #15 among Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools in the United States. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. University Of Florida Microbiological Sciences Immunology students take on a median of $16,446 in debt. See the full University Of Florida profile
Clemson University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Clemson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Clemson University Microbiological Sciences Immunology students take on a median of $25,762 in debt. Read the full report on Clemson University
Arizona State University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $19,000. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Ohio State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Microbiological Sciences Immunology program here. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #19 among Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools in the United States. Set in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Amherst posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Set in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Microbiological Sciences Immunology program here. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report
Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,517. Graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $23,685 in student loans. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
South Dakota State University placed #23 among Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools in the United States. South Dakota State University is a public school based in Brookings, SD. About 62% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $24,989. Get the full South Dakota State University report
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools. This public school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $19,800. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Oregon State University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Set in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,400, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Graduates carry a median of $22,959 in student loans. Get the full Oregon State University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Microbiological Sciences Immunology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Oklahoma State University Main Campus Microbiological Sciences Immunology students take on a median of $19,323 in debt. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $18,644. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #28 position. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. University Of Southern California Microbiological Sciences Immunology students take on a median of $15,625 in debt. See the full University Of Southern California profile
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill did well this year, earning the #29 position. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public school based in Chapel Hill, NC. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete their Microbiological Sciences Immunology program here. More on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
San Diego State University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools. Located in San Diego, CA, San Diego State University is a public institution. San Diego State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,728, with out-of-state students paying around $21,328. San Diego State University Microbiological Sciences Immunology students take on a median of $15,500 in debt. Read the full report on San Diego State University
Iowa State University did well this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Read more about Iowa State University
George Washington University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete their Microbiological Sciences Immunology program here. See the full George Washington University profile
Miami University Oxford came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Miami University Oxford is a public school based in Oxford, OH. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about Miami University Oxford
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $12,250. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #35 among Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools in the United States. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
New York University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $21,897. Read more about New York University
Vanderbilt University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $13,975. Read more about Vanderbilt University
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
New York Medical College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Set in Valhalla, NY, New York Medical College is a private not-for-profit institution. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $20,000. See the full New York Medical College profile
Wright State University Main Campus came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Located in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, with out-of-state students paying around $20,691. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $25,836. Read more about Wright State University Main Campus
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus did well this year, earning the #41 position. This public school is set in Norman, OK. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $24,304. More on University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
University Of Toledo ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools. Based in Toledo, OH, University Of Toledo is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,157, with out-of-state students paying around $21,517. Students borrow a median of $24,923 to complete their Microbiological Sciences Immunology program here. See the full University Of Toledo profile
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Located in Richmond, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $23,813. Read more about Virginia Commonwealth University
The University Of Tennessee came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Set in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,812 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $22,859. See the full The University Of Tennessee profile
University Of Connecticut ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Microbiological Sciences Immunology schools. This public school is set in Storrs, CT. University Of Connecticut posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. Read more about University Of Connecticut
Montana State University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Based in Bozeman, MT, Montana State University is a public institution. Montana State University graduates 57% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $22,065. Get the full Montana State University report
Drexel University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. The median Microbiological Sciences Immunology program debt is $28,838. More on Drexel University
University Of Louisville did well this year, earning the #48 position. Set in Louisville, KY, University Of Louisville is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,136, while out-of-state students pay about $29,482. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $21,910. More on University Of Louisville
Texas Tech University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Texas Tech University is a public school based in Lubbock, TX. Texas Tech University posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Graduates carry a median of $22,985 in student loans. Get the full Texas Tech University report
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #50 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Tampa, FL. About 77% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Typical Microbiological Sciences Immunology student debt is $19,503. Read the full report on University Of South Florida Main Campus
Related Microbiological Sciences Immunology Rankings
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- Best Microbiological Sciences Immunology Schools (All Levels)
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- Best Microbiological Sciences Immunology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Microbiological Sciences Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Microbiological Sciences Immunology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Microbiological Sciences Immunology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 202 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).