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2026 Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Southeast Region

21 Colleges in the United States
1,107 Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Degrees Awarded
$47,914 Avg Early-Career Salary

Microbiological Sciences & Immunology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 35 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for microbiological sciences & immunology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology in the Southeast Region

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

Top Schools in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology

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Duke University
Durham, NC

No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for microbiological sciences & immunology. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 97% of students finish within six years. Duke University awarded about 50 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from Duke University earn around $83,388 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at Duke University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 14 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $61,361 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117. See the full microbiological sciences & immunology program report for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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George Mason University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology, landing the #3 spot this year. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 21 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $63,131 in their early career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from George Mason University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

A rank of #4 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for microbiological sciences & immunology. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. About 513 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $43,305 early in their careers. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $16,446 in student loans. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from University Of Florida

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 47 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $43,761 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,486. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of Georgia ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 50 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $37,864 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,214 to complete this degree. See the full microbiological sciences & immunology program report for University Of Georgia

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Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & 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. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University earned the #8 position for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Clemson. About 87% of students finish within six years. Clemson University awarded about 60 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $30,265 early in their careers. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $25,762 in student loans. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from Clemson University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami earned the #9 position for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. About 84% of students finish within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 54 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from University Of Miami earn around $17,200 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $18,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from University Of Miami

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #10 among the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $24,135 in student loans. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #11 spot for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 43 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $55,413 in their early career. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. See the full microbiological sciences & immunology program report for University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 31 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn around $49,718 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,348. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #13 spot for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. About 27 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from Auburn University earn around $55,422 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,164. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for Auburn University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #14 position for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 14 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from University Of South Florida Main Campus earn around $32,135 in the first couple years of their career. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,503 in student loans. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at University Of South Florida Main Campus

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West Virginia University came in at #15 for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at West Virginia University in the most recent year. Students who receive their microbiological sciences & immunology degree from West Virginia University earn around $51,750 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from West Virginia University

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The University Of Alabama came in at #16 for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. The University Of Alabama awarded about 15 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $50,740. Students borrow a median of $24,496 to complete this degree. Read more about the microbiological sciences & immunology program at The University Of Alabama

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University earned the #17 position for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 34 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University in the most recent year. Microbiological Sciences & Immunology graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,383 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for Mississippi State University

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East Tennessee State University placed #18 among the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Johnson City. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees were awarded at East Tennessee State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, microbiological sciences & immunology degree recipients from East Tennessee State University generally make around $45,444. Students borrow a median of $21,301 to complete this degree. Get the full microbiological sciences & immunology details for East Tennessee State University

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University Of Florida Online came in at #19 for microbiological sciences & immunology this year. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. About 75% of students finish within six years. University Of Florida Online awarded about 26 microbiological sciences & immunology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the microbiological sciences & immunology program make about $27,994 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,446 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology from University Of Florida Online

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 35 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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