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2027 Best Value General Genetics Schools in the Southeast Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$21,485 Avg Student Debt
$65,904 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Genetics Badge [General Genetics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/genetics-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general genetics schools.

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2027 Best Value General Genetics Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general genetics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Genetics Schools

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For return on investment in general genetics, no school beat University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill this year. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. Typical student debt for general genetics graduates is $15,117. General Genetics graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $65,145 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,117 median debt. The acceptance rate is 15%.

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Students looking for strong value in general genetics will find it at University Of Georgia, which ranked #2. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $20,375 to complete the general genetics program here. General Genetics graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $19,112 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,375 median debt. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Carolina State University At Raleigh earned it the #3 place for general genetics. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Typical student debt for general genetics graduates is $22,968. Early-career general genetics graduates make about $59,622. That is a strong return on a $22,968 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Alabama At Birmingham earned it the #4 place for general genetics. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,098, compared with $22,562 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,162 to complete the general genetics program here. Early-career general genetics graduates make about $55,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general genetics schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,890 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. General Genetics graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Early-career general genetics graduates make about $55,422. That is a strong return on a $22,803 median debt. Auburn University admits about 46% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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