General Genetics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools to find the best for general genetics students.
Where you study general genetics matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Genetics rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Genetics Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Cornell University tops our 2027 ranking of the best general genetics schools. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 general genetics students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. General Genetics graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $75,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete this degree.
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Yale University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general genetics schools. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Yale University awarded about 44 general genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general genetics degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans.
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University Of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general genetics, ranking #3. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Chicago graduates 96% of students within six years. About 13 general genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Chicago in the most recent year. Students who receive their general genetics degree from University Of Chicago earn around $81,002 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong general genetics program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #4. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 123 general genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general genetics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $38,388. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans.
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University Of California Davis is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general genetics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. About 93 general genetics degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Students who receive their general genetics degree from University Of California Davis earn around $41,334 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,293.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill placed #6 among the best general genetics schools. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 general genetics degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. General Genetics graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $65,145 early in their careers. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans.
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Purdue University Main Campus landed the #7 spot for general genetics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of West Lafayette. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 31 general genetics degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general genetics degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $39,052. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #8 for general genetics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 48 general genetics degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Students who receive their general genetics degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $31,519 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Georgia came in at #9 for general genetics this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 80 general genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general genetics degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $19,112. Typical student debt for the program is $20,375.
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Auburn University landed the #10 spot for general genetics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. About 22 general genetics degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general genetics program make about $55,422 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803.
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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus landed the #11 spot for general genetics this year. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 general genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general genetics degree from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn around $51,693 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,994.
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University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #12 spot for general genetics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 43 general genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent year. Students who receive their general genetics degree from University Of Alabama At Birmingham earn around $55,413 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans.
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Washington State University came in at #13 for general genetics this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington State University awarded about 19 general genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general genetics degree from Washington State University earn around $54,697 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete this degree.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best general genetics schools. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 39 general genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general genetics degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $59,622. Students borrow a median of $22,968 to complete this degree.
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Iowa State University came in at #15 for general genetics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Iowa State University awarded about 40 general genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general genetics degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $33,330. Students borrow a median of $21,631 to complete this degree.
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New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #16 spot for general genetics this year. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 general genetics students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. General Genetics graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $41,860 early in their careers. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,026 in student loans.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.
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).
