Best Colleges for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates enter a rapidly growing field with strong career prospects, earning an average of $33,562 annually after graduation. With only 56 schools nationwide offering this specialized major, students should prioritize programs with well-equipped research laboratories, opportunities for undergraduate research experience, and strong connections to medical schools or biotechnology companies. Look for curricula that balance theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory training in areas like infectious disease research, vaccine development, and diagnostic techniques. The best programs also provide internship opportunities at hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, or government health agencies. Faculty expertise in emerging areas like antimicrobial resistance and immunotherapy can enhance your educational experience and career readiness.

Schools Ranked

$39,410

Avg. Program Earnings

74.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, North Carolina	$47,260	84.6%	public
2	San Jose State University San Jose, California	$44,835	64.7%	public
3	North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, North Dakota	$44,091	63.7%	public
4	California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, California	$43,798	69.9%	public
5	Miami University-Oxford Oxford, Ohio	$42,235	81.8%	public
6	University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, California	$41,565	92.9%	public
7	Weber State University Ogden, Utah	$41,565	43.0%	public
8	San Francisco State University San Francisco, California	$40,017	50.1%	public
9	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$39,369	83.8%	public
10	Iowa State University Ames, Iowa	$39,369	75.5%	public
11	University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California	$39,369	85.3%	public
12	Texas State University San Marcos, Texas	$39,009	56.2%	public
13	University of California-Davis Davis, California	$38,597	85.1%	public
14	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$38,289	89.3%	public
15	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia	$38,289	86.3%	public
16	University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa	$38,289	73.1%	public
17	Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina	$38,289	87.9%	public
18	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, Oklahoma	$37,748	65.9%	public
19	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin	$36,992	71.2%	public
20	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, California	$36,852	85.2%	public
21	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$36,848	84.8%	public
22	California State University-Chico Chico, California	$36,042	63.6%	public
23	University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts	$35,774	83.2%	public
24	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$35,701	61.6%	public
25	Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, New Jersey	$35,060	85.0%	public