by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for microbiology students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 45 doctor's degrees in microbiology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of microbiology for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality microbiology program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for microbiology students working on their doctor's degree.
The microbiology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Microbiology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in microbiology.
Vanderbilt University is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in microbiology. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from Vanderbilt University
It's hard to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in microbiology. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from North Carolina State University
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in microbiology has to check out Clemson University. Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Clemson.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from Clemson University
It's difficult to beat University of Georgia if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in microbiology. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from University of Georgia
UAB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alabama State is a small public university located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.More information about a doctorate in microbiology from Alabama State University
Explore the best microbiology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 190 | 5 |
| Georgia | 190 | 18 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 5 |
| Alabama | 139 | 17 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 0 |
One of 8 majors within the Microbiological Sciences & Immunology area of study, Microbiology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology | 57 |
| Immunology | 7 |
| Microbiology & Immunology | 5 |
| Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 1 |
