by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Genetics Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 26 master's degrees in genetics to qualified students.
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The genetics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for genetics students working on their master's degree.
The genetics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Genetics Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in genetics.
Stanford University is a good decision for students pursuing a master's degree in genetics. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Stanford.
Students who graduate with their master's from the genetics program report average early career wages of $78,684.
More information about a master’s in genetics from Stanford University
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in genetics. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in genetics from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
It is difficult to beat University of California - Davis if you wish to pursue a master's degree in genetics. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in genetics from University of California - Davis
University of Oregon is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in genetics. UO is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Eugene.More information about a master’s in genetics from University of Oregon
Explore the best genetics schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 22 |
| Washington | 183 | 4 |
Genetics is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human/Medical Genetics | 14 |
| Other Genetics | 7 |
| General Genetics | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 747 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 193 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 168 |
| Biotechnology | 167 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 77 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 72 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 72 |
| Zoology | 38 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 35 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 32 |
