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2027 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,475 Avg Student Debt
$77,695 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Genetics Badge [Genetics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong genetics education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for genetics students.

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2027 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the genetics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Genetics Schools

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Leading the list is Johns Hopkins University, our #1 best value for genetics in the Middle Atlantic Region. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Genetics graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Genetics graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $84,850 early in their careers. Set against $13,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 6%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rutgers University New Brunswick earned it the #2 place for genetics. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Typical student debt for genetics graduates is $26,217. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $20,373. That is a strong return on a $26,217 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for strong value in genetics will find it at Temple University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete the genetics program here. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $54,642. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Cornell University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in genetics, landing the #4 spot this year. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,314. Genetics graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans. Genetics graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $75,976 early in their careers. Set against $15,005 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cornell University admits about 9% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Thomas Jefferson University one of the best values for genetics. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $47,355 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete the genetics program here. Early-career genetics graduates make about $64,243. Set against $32,256 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Rochester earned the #6 position for value in genetics this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,080 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,517 to complete the genetics program here. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $60,865. Set against $21,517 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University landed the #7 spot for genetics value this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,260. Typical student debt for genetics graduates is $26,426. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $65,421. That is a strong return on a $26,426 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #8 position for value in genetics this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Typical student debt for genetics graduates is $24,958. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $56,926. Set against $24,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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Long Island University C W Post Campus placed #9 among the best values for genetics. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $42,432 in tuition and fees. Genetics graduates carry a median of $25,211 in student loans. Early-career genetics graduates make about $89,484. Set against $25,211 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Long Island University C W Post Campus admits about 86% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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