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2026 Best Microbiology Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

4 Colleges in the United States
163 Microbiology Schools Degrees Awarded
$21,525 Avg Early-Career Salary

Microbiology Schools degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for microbiology schools students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Microbiology Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the microbiology schools degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Microbiology Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez the best school in the country for a degree in microbiology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Mayaguez. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez awarded about 93 microbiology schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiology schools degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez generally make around $22,932. Typical student debt for the program is $8,375. Read more about the microbiology schools program at University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

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University Of Puerto Rico Humacao came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best microbiology schools schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Humacao. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 41 microbiology schools degrees were awarded at University Of Puerto Rico Humacao in the most recent year. Microbiology Schools graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Humacao earn a median of $26,961 early in their careers. University Of Puerto Rico Humacao graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Get the full microbiology schools details for University Of Puerto Rico Humacao

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Students looking for a strong microbiology schools program will find one at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Aguadilla, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. About 14 microbiology schools degrees were awarded at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla in the most recent year. Microbiology Schools graduates of Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla earn a median of $18,974 early in their careers. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla graduates carry a median of $7,269 in student loans. See the full microbiology schools program report for Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in microbiology schools, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of San German, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German graduates 37% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 microbiology schools students who graduated with this degree at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiology schools program make about $17,234 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,821. See the full microbiology schools program report for Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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