by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for microbiological sciences & immunology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 183 master's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology to qualified students.
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The microbiology master'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. 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 make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 microbiological sciences & immunology students working on their master's degree.
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 Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for microbiological sciences & immunology students seeking a a master's degree.
It's hard to beat Cornell University if you want to pursue a master's degree in microbiological sciences & immunology. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in microbiological sciences & immunology from Cornell University
Georgetown University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in microbiological sciences & immunology. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
Soon after graduating, microbiology master's recipients typically earn around $52,173 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a master’s in microbiological sciences & immunology from Georgetown University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in microbiological sciences & immunology needs to check out George Washington University. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a master’s in microbiological sciences & immunology from George Washington University
University of Rochester is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in microbiological sciences & immunology. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in microbiological sciences & immunology from University of Rochester
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in microbiological sciences & immunology from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
Those microbiological sciences & immunology students who get their master's degree from Drexel University earn $10,054 more than the standard microbiology student.
More information about a master’s in microbiological sciences & immunology from Drexel University
Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in microbiological sciences & immunology from University at Buffalo
Explore the best microbiological sciences & immunology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 48 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 54 |
| Maryland | 193 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 4 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 62 |
| Delaware | 109 | 0 |
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Microbiological Sciences & Immunology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology | 81 |
| Microbiology & Immunology | 63 |
| Microbiology | 26 |
| Other Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 7 |
| Infectious Disease and Global Health | 5 |
| Parasitology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,576 |
| Biotechnology | 811 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 604 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 466 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 436 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 307 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 164 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 139 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 135 |
| Genetics | 114 |