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2026 Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Far Western Region

19 Colleges in the United States
876 Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Degrees Awarded
$49,595 Avg Early-Career Salary

Microbiological Sciences & 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 29 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools.

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Best Schools for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall microbiological sciences & immunology education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

No school ranked higher than Stanford University this year for microbiological sciences & immunology. Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 19 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at Stanford University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from Stanford University generally make around $100,827. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete this degree. See the full microbiological sciences & immunology program report for Stanford University

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University Of California Davis came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 106 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from University Of California Davis earn around $46,005 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for University Of California Davis

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A rank of #3 makes University Of California Berkeley one of the top schools for microbiological sciences & immunology. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 92 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from University Of California Berkeley generally make around $50,706. Students borrow a median of $14,308 to complete this degree. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at University Of California Berkeley

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Students looking for a strong microbiological sciences & immunology program will find one at University Of California Santa Barbara, which ranked #4. University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. About 83% of students finish within six years. University Of California Santa Barbara awarded about 31 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from University Of California Santa Barbara generally make around $42,634. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from University Of California Santa Barbara

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Students looking for a strong microbiological sciences & immunology program will find one at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 107 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $34,669 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,917. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of California San Diego earned the #6 position for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Diego in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $43,608 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,811 to complete this degree. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at University Of California San Diego

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University Of California Riverside landed the #7 spot for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Riverside. About 76% of students finish within six years. University Of California Riverside awarded about 45 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $43,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,121 to complete this degree. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for University Of California Riverside

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University Of California Los Angeles ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 166 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $36,403 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for University Of California Los Angeles

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California State University Long Beach ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Long Beach. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at California State University Long Beach in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from California State University Long Beach earn around $48,631 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Long Beach graduates carry a median of $15,671 in student loans. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for California State University Long Beach

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #10 among the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $55,807 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,138 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

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University Of California Irvine came in at #11 for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 36 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $50,958 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,539 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from University Of California Irvine

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San Diego State University earned the #12 position for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at San Diego State University in the most recent year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of San Diego State University earn a median of $45,360 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,500. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at San Diego State University

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Washington State University placed #13 among the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 19 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from Washington State University earn around $43,736 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at Washington State University

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University Of Southern California ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree. See the full microbiological sciences & immunology program report for University Of Southern California

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Oregon State University earned the #15 position for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 42 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $37,610 in their early career. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $22,959 in student loans. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from Oregon State University

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University Of Nevada Reno landed the #16 spot for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno generally make around $39,752. University Of Nevada Reno graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full microbiological sciences & immunology program report for University Of Nevada Reno

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California State University Chico landed the #17 spot for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Chico. California State University Chico graduates 63% of students within six years. About 14 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at California State University Chico in the most recent year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of California State University Chico earn a median of $49,068 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,572 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from California State University Chico

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn a median of $48,181 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,577. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.

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