by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 65 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of microbiology. Combined, these schools handed out 2,505 bachelor's degrees in microbiology to qualified students.
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The microbiology bachelor'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:
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 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for microbiology students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Microbiology Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in microbiology.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in microbiology. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in microbiology from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
University of Wisconsin - Madison is a good option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in microbiology. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in microbiology from University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of California - Berkeley is a great decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in microbiology. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a bachelor’s in microbiology from University of California - Berkeley
University of California - Davis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in microbiology. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in microbiology from University of California - Davis
Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in microbiology from University of Massachusetts Amherst
U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor.More information about a bachelor’s in microbiology from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a bachelor’s in microbiology from North Carolina State University
Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in microbiology from Michigan State University
BYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Provo.More information about a bachelor’s in microbiology from Brigham Young University - Provo
Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a bachelor’s in microbiology from Ohio State University - Main Campus
Here are some additional great schools for Microbiology students that almost earned our Best Microbiology Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS |
| 12 | University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 13 | Washington University in St Louis | Saint Louis, MO |
| 14 | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| 15 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| 16 | University of California - San Diego | La Jolla, CA |
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Microbiology is one of 8 different types of Microbiological Sciences & Immunology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology | 466 |
| Microbiology & Immunology | 192 |
| Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 138 |
| Immunology | 11 |
