2024 Best Microbiology Master's Degree Schools in California

Microbiology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #419 most popular master's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Microbiology Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 6 master's degrees in microbiology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Master’s Degree Schools List

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to microbiology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of microbiology students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized microbiology related body.

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

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Master's Degree Schools in California.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Microbiology in California

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

Top California Schools for a Master's in Microbiology

1

University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

University of California - Berkeley is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in microbiology. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in microbiology from University of California - Berkeley

2

University of California - Riverside
Riverside, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of California - Riverside is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in microbiology. UCR is a very large public university located in the city of Riverside.More information about a master’s in microbiology from University of California - Riverside

2

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

California State University - Long Beach is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in microbiology. Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in microbiology from California State University - Long Beach

Best Microbiology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Microbiology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	402	0
Oregon	291	3
Hawaii	110	1

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Microbiology Related Rankings by Major

Microbiology is one of 8 different types of Microbiological Sciences & Immunology programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Microbiology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Microbiology & Immunology	17
Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology	2

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.