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2026 Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools in Pennsylvania

[Genome Sciences/Genomics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/genome-sciences-genomics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong genome sciences/genomics education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value genome sciences/genomics schools.

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• Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools in Pennsylvania

2026 Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools in Pennsylvania

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the genome sciences/genomics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Genome Sciences/Genomics Schools

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

$23,005 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,259 Avg Student Debt

$63,727 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Temple University, our #1 best value for genome sciences/genomics in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical student debt for genome sciences/genomics graduates is $26,259. Genome Sciences/genomics graduates of Temple University earn a median of $54,642 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

$53,260 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,426 Avg Student Debt

$86,881 Median Earnings (10yr)

Saint Josephs University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in genome sciences/genomics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $53,260 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,426 to complete the genome sciences/genomics program here. Genome Sciences/genomics graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of $65,421 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,426 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.