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2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

11 Ranked Colleges
258 Degrees Awarded
$14,800 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 1,543 people earned their degree in genetics, making the major the 206th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, genetics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,723 and had an average of $22,299 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 258 genetics graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,538 and $25,500 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 11 colleges that offered a degree in genetics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality genetics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the genetics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 11 Best Value Colleges for Genetics (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the #1 spot on the list. Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johns Hopkins, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $2,084 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Johns Hopkins University.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Genetics at Johns Hopkins University

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Columbia University in the City of New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Columbia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Columbia is $9,873 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Columbia Genetics Report

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 8 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Cornell is $5,244 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Genetics at Cornell University

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 75 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Rutgers University - New Brunswick is $14,935 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Genetics at Rutgers New Brunswick

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Rochester. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Rochester, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified ’s genetics students in 2020-2021.

University of Rochester did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Rochester is $12,915 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $0-$30k.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Genetics at University of Rochester

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s genetics degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend SUNY Stony Brook is $11,863 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Genetics at Stony Brook University

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SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, New York

SUNY Fredonia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. SUNY Fredonia is a small school located in Fredonia, New York that handed out 13 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Fredonia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for SUNY Fredonia is $10,026 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Genetics at SUNY Fredonia

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s genetics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $0-$30k list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University at Buffalo is $14,098 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full University at Buffalo Genetics Report

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 22 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Pitt also took the #4 spot in our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is $15,084 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Genetics at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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LIU Post
Brookville, New York

LIU Post did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. LIU Post is a fairly large school located in Brookville, New York that handed out 11 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

LIU Post did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $27,466 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend LIU Post.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Genetics at LIU Post

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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #11, Howard University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Howard University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 3 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Howard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Howard University is $39,395 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Genetics at Howard

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