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2026 Best Value Microbiology & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
$20,296 Avg Student Debt
$82,548 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Microbiology & Immunology Master's Degree Badge [Microbiology & Immunology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/microbiological-sciences-immunology/microbiology-and-immunology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 40 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for microbiology & immunology students.

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2026 Best Value Microbiology & Immunology Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Microbiology & Immunology Schools

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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio earned the #1 spot for value among microbiology & immunology schools in the United States. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, with out-of-state students paying around $27,776. Typical student debt for microbiology & immunology graduates is $20,247. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio earn a median of $89,151 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,247 median debt.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the best values for microbiology & immunology. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $18,644 to complete the microbiology & immunology program here. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $32,022 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value microbiology & immunology schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical student debt for microbiology & immunology graduates is $16,616. Early-career microbiology & immunology graduates make about $95,207. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.

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Ohio State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in microbiology & immunology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the microbiology & immunology program here. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $37,592. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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University Of Rochester is a great value for students pursuing a degree in microbiology & immunology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,080. Microbiology & Immunology graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Early-career microbiology & immunology graduates make about $60,865. That is a strong return on a $21,517 median debt. The acceptance rate is 40%.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #6 spot for microbiology & immunology value this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,800 to complete the microbiology & immunology program here. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $46,093 early in their careers. Set against $19,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Southern California came in at #7 for value in microbiology & immunology this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Microbiology & Immunology graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $75,677. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 10% of applicants are accepted.

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George Washington University placed #8 among the best values for microbiology & immunology. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Typical student debt for microbiology & immunology graduates is $22,910. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $73,749 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,910 median debt. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value microbiology & immunology schools. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for microbiology & immunology graduates is $28,838. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $72,281. That is a strong return on a $28,838 median debt. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value microbiology & immunology schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Typical student debt for microbiology & immunology graduates is $16,483. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $52,173 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgetown University admits about 13% of applicants.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #11 position for value in microbiology & immunology this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,678 in tuition and fees. Microbiology & Immunology graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $54,082. Set against $22,077 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 14%.

Other Microbiology & Immunology Degree Levels

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

All Degree Levels in Microbiology & Immunology
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 40 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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