by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Genetics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/genetics-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general genetics schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general genetics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Yale University, our #1 best value for general genetics in Connecticut. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Typical student debt for general genetics graduates is $14,357. Early-career general genetics graduates make about $74,578. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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