Molecular Genetics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their molecular genetics programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for molecular genetics students pursuing a degree.
The school you choose for molecular genetics can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Molecular Genetics Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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Washington University In St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in molecular genetics. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 molecular genetics students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the molecular genetics program make about $68,303 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553.
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University Of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in molecular genetics, ranking #2. University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. University Of Chicago graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Chicago awarded about 10 molecular genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the molecular genetics program make about $81,002 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,854.
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Duke University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best molecular genetics schools. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 97% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 molecular genetics students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, molecular genetics degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $62,465. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the top schools for molecular genetics. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 57 molecular genetics students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their molecular 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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Students looking for a strong molecular genetics program will find one at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 62 molecular genetics students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Students who receive their molecular 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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Michigan State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best molecular genetics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. About 57 molecular genetics degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the molecular genetics program make about $26,713 in their early career. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans.
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Baylor College Of Medicine came in at #7 for molecular genetics this year. Set in the city of Houston, Baylor College Of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit institution. Baylor College Of Medicine awarded about 12 molecular genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the molecular genetics program make about $110,751 in their early career.
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This ranking is produced 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 · 7 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).
