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2026 Best Microbiology & Immunology Master’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
88 Microbiology & Immunology Degrees Awarded
$67,371 Avg Early-Career Salary

Microbiology & Immunology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 40 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best microbiology & immunology schools.

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Best Schools for Microbiology & Immunology in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in microbiology & immunology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Microbiology & Immunology

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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio tops our 2026 ranking of the best microbiology & immunology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of San Antonio. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio awarded about 13 microbiology & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiology & immunology degree from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio earn around $89,151 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,247. Get the full microbiology & immunology details for The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in microbiology & immunology, ranking #2. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. Drexel University awarded about 27 microbiology & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiology & immunology program make about $72,281 in their early career. Drexel University graduates carry a median of $28,838 in student loans. Get the full microbiology & immunology details for Drexel University

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University Of Rochester is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiology & immunology, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Rochester awarded about 15 microbiology & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiology & immunology program make about $60,865 in their early career. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Read more about the microbiology & immunology program at University Of Rochester

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiology & immunology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 10 microbiology & immunology degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Microbiology & Immunology graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $52,173 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree. See the full microbiology & immunology program report for Georgetown University

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Tulane University Of Louisiana is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiology & immunology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 11 microbiology & immunology degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $54,082. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. See the full microbiology & immunology program report for Tulane University Of Louisiana

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University Of Southern California placed #6 among the best microbiology & immunology schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 12 microbiology & immunology degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, microbiology & immunology degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $75,677. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. See the full microbiology & immunology program report for University Of Southern California

Other Microbiology & Immunology Degree Levels

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

All Degree Levels in Microbiology & Immunology
Associate's Degrees in Microbiology & Immunology
Bachelor's Degrees in Microbiology & Immunology
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 40 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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