2026 Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Genome Sciences/Genomics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/genome-sciences-genomics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for genome sciences/genomics students.
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2026 Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in genome sciences/genomics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools
Leading the list is Johns Hopkins University, our #1 best value for genome sciences/genomics in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for genome sciences/genomics graduates is $13,426. Early-career genome sciences/genomics graduates make about $84,850. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 6%.
Temple University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value genome sciences/genomics schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Genome Sciences/genomics graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Early-career genome sciences/genomics graduates make about $54,642. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
Saint Josephs University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in genome sciences/genomics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,260. Genome Sciences/genomics graduates carry a median of $26,426 in student loans. Genome Sciences/genomics graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of $65,421 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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