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2023 Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools

201 Colleges
$33,785 Avg Salary
$20,586 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology School for You

In 2020-2021, 4,566 people earned a degree or certificate in microbiological sciences and immunology, making the major the #136 most popular in the United States.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 201 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Microbiological Sciences & Immunology program at each school on the list.

Check out the microbiology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Our 2023 rankings named University of Florida the most popular school in the United States for microbiological sciences and immunology students. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that microbiology majors at UF take out is $15,816.

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The excellent programs at University of California - Los Angeles helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best microbiological sciences and immunology schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, microbiology majors at UCLA accumulate an average of around $15,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $161.

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Out of the 201 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, microbiology majors at BYU accumulate an average of around $8,752 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools list. Located in the small city of Mayaguez, UPR Mayaguez is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, microbiology majors at UPR Mayaguez accumulate an average of around $7,625 in student debt.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo is a great place for microbiological sciences and immunology students. Located in the city of Arecibo, UPR Arecibo is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, microbiology majors at UPR Arecibo accumulate an average of around $5,000 in student debt.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools list. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that microbiology majors at UW - Madison take out is $24,250.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, microbiology graduates from OSU take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $216.

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Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, microbiology graduates from Colorado State take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $291, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular microbiological sciences and immunology programs. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle.

On average, microbiology graduates from UW Seattle take out $17,100 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular microbiological sciences and immunology programs. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, microbiology graduates from Texas Tech take out $24,695 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #10, University of California - Davis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, microbiology majors at UC Davis accumulate an average of around $14,854 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #12, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, microbiology graduates from UMass Amherst carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools ranking. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, microbiology graduates from U-M take out $18,042 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #13, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, microbiology majors at Pitt accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#15

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

With a ranking of #15, Michigan State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

On average, microbiology graduates from Michigan State take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $499.

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#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

With a ranking of #16, University of Miami did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Coral Gables.

On average, microbiology graduates from U Miami take out $15,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Puerto Rico - Humacao did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. It came in at #17 on the list. UPR Humacao is a small public school located in the large suburb of Humacao.

While working on their degree, microbiology majors at UPR Humacao accumulate an average of around $5,100 in student debt.

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#18

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT

Montana State University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools list. MSU Bozeman is a large public school located in the town of Bozeman.

On average, microbiology graduates from MSU Bozeman take out $25,985 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#19

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that microbiology majors at Clemson take out is $26,960.

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With a ranking of #20, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, microbiology graduates from ASU - Tempe take out $14,600 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#20

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. It came in at #20 on the list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.

The average amount in student loans that microbiology majors at University of Arizona take out is $20,520.

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#22

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools list. Texas State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.

While working on their degree, microbiology majors at Texas State accumulate an average of around $25,973 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $186.

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#22

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools list. Auburn is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn.

On average, microbiology graduates from Auburn take out $20,914 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular microbiological sciences and immunology programs. University of Oklahoma is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman.

On average, microbiology graduates from University of Oklahoma take out $17,159 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#22

Yale University

New Haven, CT

With a ranking of #22, Yale University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for microbiological sciences and immunology students. Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Full Microbiological Sciences & Immunology at Yale University Report

#27

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Microbiology Science & Immunology students that almost earned our Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools award.

Rank College Location
31 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN
32 Georgetown University Washington, DC
33 Weber State University Ogden, UT
34 University of Georgia Athens, GA
35 University of California - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA
36 University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL
36 University of California - Berkeley Berkeley, CA
36 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
36 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
40 Iowa State University Ames, IA
40 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
40 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV

Microbiological Sciences & Immunology by Region

View the Most Popular Microbiology Science & Immunology Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 14 majors within the area of study, microbiological sciences and immunology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 107,165
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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