2023 Best Value Colleges for General Genetics
29
Ranked Colleges
649
Degrees Awarded
$17,800
Avg Net Price*
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value General Genetics Schools” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 649 people earned their degree in general genetics, making the major the 519th most popular in the United States.
This year’s “Best Value General Genetics Schools” ranking looked at 29 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general genetics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general genetics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general genetics program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Best Value General Genetics Schools
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Genetics Schools.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for General Genetics
Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value General Genetics Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Purdue University - Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 ’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.
Purdue also made our “Best General Genetics Schools” list, coming in at #5. The yearly cost to attend Purdue is $13,377 for general genetics students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Purdue University - Main Campus General Genetics Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Genetics Schools. Iowa State University is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 53 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Iowa State University is $16,002 for General Genetics students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Genetics Schools. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 45 ’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our general genetics students list, NC State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend North Carolina State University is $16,411 for general genetics students.
With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on General Genetics at North Carolina State University
Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value General Genetics Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 17 ’s general genetics degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $12,469 for general genetics students.
With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Genetics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Genetics Schools. UTHealth is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTHealth, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on General Genetics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Kansas State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Genetics Schools list. This large school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 8 ’s general genetics degrees in 2020-2021.
K -State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best General Genetics Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Kansas State University is $18,433 for General Genetics students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
Full K -State General Genetics Report
University of Georgia did quite well in the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking, coming in at #7. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 55 ’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.
UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Genetics Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Georgia is $14,257 for General Genetics students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.
Read full report on General Genetics at UGA
University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general genetics degrees to 139 students in 2020-2021.
UW - Madison also made our “Best General Genetics Schools” list, coming in at #1. The estimated yearly cost for University of Wisconsin - Madison is $17,234 for general genetics students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Wisconsin - Madison General Genetics Report
With a ranking of #9, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified ’s general genetics students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $16,530 for general genetics students per year to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #10, Washington State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools list. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 20 ’s general genetics degrees in 2020-2021.
Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best General Genetics Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Washington State University is $15,300 for general genetics students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Genetics at Washington State University
University of Florida came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general genetics degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our general genetics students list, UF has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UF is $5,135 for General Genetics students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Genetics at University of Florida
University of Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking, coming in at #12. Iowa is a large school located in Iowa City, Iowa that handed out 4 ’s general genetics degrees in 2020-2021.
Iowa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best General Genetics Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Iowa is $19,401 for general genetics students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on General Genetics at Iowa
University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Genetics Schools list. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.
The estimated yearly cost for Mizzou is $16,559 for general genetics students.
With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on General Genetics at University of Missouri - Columbia
Stony Brook University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking. Located in Stony Brook, New York, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified ’s general genetics students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our general genetics students list, SUNY Stony Brook has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend SUNY Stony Brook is $16,119 for general genetics students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Stony Brook University General Genetics Report
Michigan State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general genetics degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
Michigan State also made our “Best General Genetics Schools” list, coming in at #12. The estimated yearly cost for Michigan State University is $19,058 for general genetics students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.
Read full report on General Genetics at Michigan State
New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking. Las Cruces, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general genetics degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for NMSU Main Campus is $10,428 for general genetics students.
Full New Mexico State University - Main Campus General Genetics Report
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Durham, New Hampshire. It awarded 16 ’s general genetics degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNH, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking. It costs about $24,160 for general genetics students per year to attend UNH.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
Full University of New Hampshire - Main Campus General Genetics Report
Howard University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s general genetics students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Howard, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking. It costs about $41,388 for General Genetics students per year to attend Howard.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.
Read full report on General Genetics at Howard University
University of Arizona did quite well in the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified ’s general genetics students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $13,358 for General Genetics students per year to attend University of Arizona.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read more about General Genetics at University of Arizona
With a ranking of #20, University of Connecticut did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools list. University of Connecticut is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UCONN did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best General Genetics Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for UCONN is $22,974 for General Genetics students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #21, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools list. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general genetics degrees to 110 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our general genetics students list, UC Davis has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UC Davis is $15,768 for General Genetics students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.
Full University of California - Davis General Genetics Report
Yale University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking. This fairly large school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 34 ’s general genetics degrees in 2020-2021.
Yale did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General Genetics Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Yale University is $15,296 for General Genetics students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Read full report on General Genetics at Yale University
With a ranking of #23, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools list. University of California - Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 9 ’s general genetics degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UC Irvine is $12,209 for general genetics students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of California - Irvine General Genetics Report
University of Rochester ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value General Genetics Schools list. Rochester, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general genetics degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
University of Rochester also made our “Best General Genetics Schools” list, coming in at #16. The estimated yearly cost for University of Rochester is $31,340 for General Genetics students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Rochester General Genetics Report
Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Genetics Schools ranking. Columbia is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 16 ’s general genetics degrees in 2020-2021.
Columbia also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Genetics Schools” ranking. It costs about $22,823 for general genetics students per year to attend Columbia.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Columbia University in the City of New York General Genetics Report
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