by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Microbiology Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 216 doctor's degrees in microbiology to qualified students.
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The microbiology doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for microbiology students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Microbiology Doctor's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in microbiology.
University of Chicago is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in microbiology. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from University of Chicago
It's hard to beat University of California - Davis if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in microbiology. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from University of California - Davis
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in microbiology. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
University of California - Berkeley is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in microbiology. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from University of California - Berkeley
Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from Iowa State University
Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from Vanderbilt University
Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from University of Iowa
Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from Michigan State University
Located in the large city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
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Microbiology is one of 8 different types of Microbiological Sciences & Immunology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Immunology | 149 |
| Microbiology & Immunology | 130 |
| Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology | 101 |
| Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 30 |
| Virology | 20 |
