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2026 Best Value Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$19,979 Avg Student Debt
$70,427 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Immunology Bachelor's Degree Badge [Immunology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/microbiological-sciences-immunology/immunology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong immunology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 35 schools to find the best return on investment for immunology students.

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2026 Best Value Immunology Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the immunology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Immunology Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Washington Seattle Campus the best value for a degree in immunology in the United States. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Immunology graduates carry a median of $15,917 in student loans. Early-career immunology graduates make about $34,669. That is a strong return on a $15,917 median debt. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of California Davis one of the best values for immunology. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. In-state tuition and fees average $15,804, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the immunology program here. Soon after graduation, immunology degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $46,005. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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Students looking for strong value in immunology will find it at West Virginia University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. Immunology graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. Early-career immunology graduates make about $51,750. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value immunology schools. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Immunology graduates carry a median of $18,644 in student loans. Early-career immunology graduates make about $32,022. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Alabama At Birmingham earned it the #5 place for immunology. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,098, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. Typical student debt for immunology graduates is $26,162. Early-career immunology graduates make about $55,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Iowa State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value immunology schools. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the immunology program here. Immunology graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $39,019 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Washington University In St Louis placed #7 among the best values for immunology. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Immunology graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. Immunology graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,553 median debt. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.

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University Of Iowa
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University Of Iowa landed the #8 spot for immunology value this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Typical student debt for immunology graduates is $24,463. Early-career immunology graduates make about $57,375. Set against $24,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #9 for value in immunology this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,800 to complete the immunology program here. Immunology graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,800 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

Other Immunology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Immunology rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Immunology
Associate's Degrees in Immunology
Master's Degrees in Immunology
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 35 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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