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2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate

26 Ranked Colleges
125 Degrees Awarded
$36,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate

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 for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 565 people earned their degree in general genetics, making the major the 554th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 125 general genetics graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 26 colleges that offered a degree in general genetics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general genetics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general genetics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Genetics

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.

UW - Madison also took the #1 spot in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

Read full report on General Genetics at University of Wisconsin - Madison

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Genetics at Iowa State University

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general genetics students list, NC State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Genetics at North Carolina State University

#4

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - San Francisco. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. University of California - San Francisco is located in San Francisco, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.

UCSF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSF are $28,092, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Genetics at University of California - San Francisco

#5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s general genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#17 in overall quality

University of Iowa ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general genetics degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general genetics students list, Iowa has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 2 doctorate’s general genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general genetics students list, UGA has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Durham, New Hampshire that handed out 1 doctorate’s general genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#19 in overall quality

Stony Brook University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SUNY Stony Brook General Genetics Report

#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#22 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s general genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154.

Full WVU General Genetics Report

#11

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#20 in overall quality

University of Florida came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s general genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 2 doctorate’s general genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou also made our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193.

Full University of Missouri - Columbia General Genetics Report

#15 in overall quality

University of California - Davis ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. UC Davis is located in Davis, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.

UC Davis also made our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700.

Full UC Davis General Genetics Report

#14

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#12 in overall quality

Michigan State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #14. Michigan State is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 2 doctorate’s general genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056.

Read full report on General Genetics at Michigan State University

#15

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
#21 in overall quality

Yeshiva University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Yeshiva University is located in New York, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general genetics students list, Yeshiva has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yeshiva are $35,100, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 1 doctorate’s general genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Genetics at University of Arizona

#17

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Howard University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general genetics students in 2019-2020.

Howard also made our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard are $34,224, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Genetics at Howard University

#18

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#3 in overall quality

Yale University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #18. Yale is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Haven, Connecticut. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale University are $44,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Genetics at Yale University

#19

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #19, Pennsylvania State University - University Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Penn State University Park General Genetics Report

#4 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Columbia University in the City of New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also made our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Case Western also made our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western Reserve University are $47,958, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Genetics at Case Western Reserve University

#22

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#9 in overall quality

University of Rochester ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s general genetics degrees to qualified students.

University of Rochester also made our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Genetics at University of Rochester

#23

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#14 in overall quality

Tufts University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. Tufts is a fairly large school located in Medford, Massachusetts that handed out 2 doctorate’s general genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general genetics students list, Tufts has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts University are $55,168, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#5 in overall quality

Dartmouth College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #24. Hanover, New Hampshire is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general genetics degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Dartmouth did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth College are $58,120.

Read full report on General Genetics at Dartmouth College

#25

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Boston University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Genetics Schools for a Doctorate list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general genetics degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general genetics students list, Boston U has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best General Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Genetics at Boston University

Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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