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2023 Best Value Colleges for Genome Sciences/Genomics (Income $30-$48k)

11 Ranked Colleges
137 Degrees Awarded
$13,600 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k

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In 2020-2021, 137 people earned their degree in genome sciences/genomics, making the major the 1004th most popular in the United States.

For this year’s “Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 11 colleges that offer a degree in genome sciences/genomics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent genome sciences/genomics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the genome sciences/genomics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for genome sciences/genomics students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 11 Best Value Colleges for Genome Sciences/Genomics (Income $30-$48k)

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k list. Duke University is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 6 ’s genome sciences/genomics degrees in 2020-2021.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Duke University is $-927 for genome sciences/genomics students whose families make $30-$48k. A negative average net price may seem strange, but it generally means that financial aid will more than cover the cost to attend the school.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Genome Sciences/Genomics at Duke

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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k list. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s genome sciences/genomics degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Harvard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” list. It costs about $1,396 for Genome Sciences/Genomics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Harvard University.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k. This large school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 26 ’s genome sciences/genomics degrees in 2020-2021.

Johns Hopkins did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” list. It costs about $4,859 for genome sciences/genomics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Johns Hopkins.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Johns Hopkins Genome Sciences/Genomics Report

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #4 spot on the list. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s genome sciences/genomics degrees to qualified students.

NC State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” ranking. It costs about $9,448 for genome sciences/genomics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend North Carolina State University.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full NC State Genome Sciences/Genomics Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 2 ’s genome sciences/genomics degrees in 2020-2021.

North Dakota State University also took the #6 spot in our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus is $12,735 for genome sciences/genomics students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Genome Sciences/Genomics at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #6, George Washington University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 2 ’s genome sciences/genomics degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GWU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” ranking. It costs about $14,889 for Genome Sciences/Genomics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend George Washington University.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Genome Sciences/Genomics at George Washington University

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s genome sciences/genomics degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

University at Buffalo also took the #7 spot in our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University at Buffalo is $17,022 for genome sciences/genomics students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Read full report on Genome Sciences/Genomics at University at Buffalo

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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k list. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s genome sciences/genomics degrees to qualified students.

Wayne State also took the #11 spot in our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Wayne State is $11,414 for Genome Sciences/Genomics students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Genome Sciences/Genomics at Wayne State University

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Northwestern College
Orange City, Iowa

With a ranking of #9, Northwestern College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Orange City, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified ’s genome sciences/genomics students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our genome sciences/genomics students whose families make $30-$48k list, NWC has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend NWC is $22,469 for genome sciences/genomics students whose families make $30-$48k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Northwestern College Genome Sciences/Genomics Report

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Florida Institute of Technology came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Florida Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Melbourne, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida Tech also took the #9 spot in our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Florida Institute of Technology is $25,131 for Genome Sciences/Genomics students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Genome Sciences/Genomics at Florida Institute of Technology

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University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut

University of New Haven ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of New Haven is located in West Haven, Connecticut and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s genome sciences/genomics degrees to qualified students.

University of New Haven not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend University of New Haven is $31,290 for genome sciences/genomics students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of New Haven Genome Sciences/Genomics Report

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