by our College Data Analytics Team
[Microbiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/microbiological-sciences-immunology/microbiology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong microbiology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for microbiology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the microbiology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Weber State University, our #1 best value for microbiology in Utah. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Microbiology graduates carry a median of $24,383 in student loans. Early-career microbiology graduates make about $41,079. That is a strong return on a $24,383 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Brigham Young University Provo one of the best values for microbiology. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical student debt for microbiology graduates is $12,250. Soon after graduation, microbiology degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $31,833. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.