2026 Best General Genetics Schools in California

General Genetics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general genetics programs.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general genetics schools.

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• Best General Genetics Schools in California

Best Schools for General Genetics in California

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general genetics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Genetics

1

University Of California Davis
Davis, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

96 General Genetics Degrees Awarded

$41,334 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of California Davis the best school in the country for a degree in general genetics. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 96 general genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data 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. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $14,293 in student loans. More information about a degree in general genetics from University Of California Davis

2

University Of California Irvine
Irvine, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 General Genetics Degrees Awarded

$50,958 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes University Of California Irvine one of the top schools for general genetics. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 11 general genetics degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. General Genetics graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $50,958 early in their careers. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. See the full general genetics program report for University Of California Irvine

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.