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2025 Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the Plains States Region
335 Microbiology Degrees Awarded
$40,059 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in microbiological sciences & immunology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #134 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 9 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of microbiological sciences & immunology. Combined, these schools handed out 335 degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Microbiological Sciences & Immunology School

Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Plains States Region Your choice of microbiological sciences & immunology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Microbiological Sciences & Immunology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Microbiology
Master's Degrees in Microbiology
Doctor's Degrees in Microbiology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Microbiological Sciences & Immunology in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the microbiology degree levels they offer.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Microbiology

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
31 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

Washington University in St Louis is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 31 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Microbiology Degrees Awarded
2.1% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 48 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the microbiology program report average early career earnings of $37,068.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Microbiology Degrees Awarded
2.6% Growth in Graduates

Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 38 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, microbiology degree recipients usually make around $39,019 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IA
39 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

University of Iowa is a great option for students interested in a degree in microbiological sciences & immunology. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were roughly 39 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Microbiology Degrees Awarded
18.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 48 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year. Those microbiological sciences & immunology students who get their degree from University of Kansas make $3,675 more than the standard microbiology graduate.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
54.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 11 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
33 Microbiology Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were about 33 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$40,262 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 12 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were about 24 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the microbiology program state that they receive average early career earnings of $40,262.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$35,523 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 25 microbiological sciences & immunology students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, microbiology degree recipients typically earn an average of $35,523 in the first five years of their career.

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Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Colleges by State

Explore the best microbiological sciences & immunology schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 50
Missouri 283 38
Kansas 266 64
Iowa 264 61
Nebraska 238 29
North Dakota 210 26
South Dakota 204 23

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Microbiological Sciences & Immunology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Microbiology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Microbiology 241
Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology 45
Microbiology & Immunology 19
Immunology 18
Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 12

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Majors Similar to Microbiology

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 6,378
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,081
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 756
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 597
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 475
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 339
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 219
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 143
Zoology 98
Genetics 90

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