2026 Best General Genetics Schools in the The Plains States Region
General Genetics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general genetics programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general genetics students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for General Genetics in the The Plains States Region
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
Leading the list is University Of Iowa, our #1 school for general genetics. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 general genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general genetics degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $57,375. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans.
See the full general genetics program report for University Of Iowa
Iowa State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general genetics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 46 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. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $21,631 in student loans.
Read more about the general genetics program at Iowa State University
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 4 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.
