2024 Best Microbiology & Immunology Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Microbiology & Immunology is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #504 out of the 1172 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Microbiology & Immunology Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 13 master's degrees in microbiology & immunology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Microbiology & Immunology School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of microbiology & immunology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to microbiology & immunology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of microbiology & immunology students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized microbiology & immunology related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for microbiology & immunology students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank Microbiology & Immunology Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Microbiology & Immunology Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Microbiology & Immunology in the Great Lakes Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in microbiology & immunology.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Master's in Microbiology and Immunology

1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you wish to pursue a master's degree in microbiology & immunology. U-M is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor.More information about a master’s in microbiology & immunology from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

2

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in microbiology & immunology. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in microbiology & immunology from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

3

Wright State University - Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Wright State University - Main Campus is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in microbiology & immunology. Wright State University - Main Campus is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Dayton.More information about a master’s in microbiology & immunology from Wright State University - Main Campus

Best Microbiology & Immunology Colleges by State

Explore the best microbiology & immunology colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	553	0
Ohio	494	5
Michigan	476	3
Indiana	375	4
Wisconsin	317	1

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Microbiology & Immunology Related Rankings by Major

One of 8 majors within the Microbiological Sciences & Immunology area of study, Microbiology & Immunology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to Microbiology and Immunology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Microbiology	24
Immunology	11
Infectious Disease and Global Health	11

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.