2027 Best Value Molecular Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools

[Molecular Genetics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/molecular-genetics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong molecular genetics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for molecular genetics students.
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2027 Best Value Molecular Genetics Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the molecular genetics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Molecular Genetics Schools
Leading the list is Ohio State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for molecular genetics in the United States. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Molecular Genetics graduates carry a median of $21,216 in student loans. Soon after graduation, molecular genetics degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $31,800. Set against $21,216 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
Michigan State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value molecular genetics schools. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete the molecular genetics program here. Molecular Genetics graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $26,713 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,125 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Texas A And M University College Station is a great value for students pursuing a degree in molecular genetics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Typical student debt for molecular genetics graduates is $18,500. Soon after graduation, molecular genetics degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $64,891. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Rutgers University New Brunswick one of the best values for molecular genetics. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Molecular Genetics graduates carry a median of $26,217 in student loans. Molecular Genetics graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $20,373 early in their careers. Set against $26,217 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rutgers University New Brunswick admits about 58% of applicants.
Other Molecular Genetics Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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