2027 Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Genetics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for genetics students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Genetics in the United States
Below are the best genetics schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Genetics
Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for genetics. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 122 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Genetics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $38,388 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Davis came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of California Davis awarded about 74 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from University Of California Davis earn around $41,334 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,293.
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Purdue University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in genetics, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of West Lafayette. About 83% of students finish within six years. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 38 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $39,052 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000.
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A rank of #4 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top schools for genetics. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. About 41 genetics degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $31,519 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500.
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University Of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in genetics, ranking #5. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 66 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $19,112 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $20,375 in student loans.
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Ohio State University Main Campus placed #6 among the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 48 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $31,800 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,216 in student loans.
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Auburn University landed the #7 spot for genetics this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 22 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $55,422 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete this degree.
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Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #8 for genetics this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 39 genetics degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $20,373 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,217.
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Temple University came in at #9 for genetics this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Temple University awarded about 22 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Temple University earn a median of $54,642 early in their careers. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans.
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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $51,693 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,994.
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Michigan State University came in at #11 for genetics this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Michigan State University awarded about 70 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $26,713 early in their careers. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans.
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Washington State University placed #12 among the best genetics schools. Washington State University is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. About 19 genetics degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Washington State University earn around $54,697 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete this degree.
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University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #13 for genetics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 57 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $55,413 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,162 to complete this degree.
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Clemson University landed the #14 spot for genetics this year. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 57 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Clemson University earn around $31,346 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,225.
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Florida Institute Of Technology ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 11 genetics degrees were awarded at Florida Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Florida Institute Of Technology earn around $69,878 in the first couple years of their career. Florida Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $32,114 in student loans.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #16 among the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 40 genetics degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $59,622. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,968 in student loans.
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Iowa State University placed #17 among the best genetics schools. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 genetics degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Iowa State University earn around $33,330 in the first couple years of their career. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $21,631 in student loans.
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New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #18 among the best genetics schools. 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 genetics degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $41,860. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,026 in student loans.
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Other Genetics Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 18 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.