2027 Best General Genetics Schools in the Southwest Region

General Genetics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general genetics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best General Genetics Schools in the Southwest Region

Best Schools for General Genetics in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general genetics education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in General Genetics

1

Texas A And M University College Station
College Station, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

48 General Genetics Degrees Awarded

$31,519 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Texas A And M University College Station, our #1 school for general genetics. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. 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. Graduates of the general genetics program make about $31,519 in their early career. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general genetics from Texas A And M University College Station

2

New Mexico State University Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 General Genetics Degrees Awarded

$41,860 Median Starting Salary

New Mexico State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general genetics, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. About 10 general genetics degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general genetics degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $41,860. Typical student debt for the program is $19,026. See the full general genetics program report for New Mexico State University Main Campus

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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.