2027 Best Value Genetics Schools in Pennsylvania
[Genetics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for genetics students.
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2027 Best Value Genetics Schools in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in genetics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Genetics Schools
Our analysis ranked Temple University the best value for a degree in genetics in Pennsylvania. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Genetics graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $54,642. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
Thomas Jefferson University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in genetics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,355. Genetics graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Thomas Jefferson University generally make around $64,243. Set against $32,256 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Thomas Jefferson University admits about 81% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in genetics will find it at Saint Josephs University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. 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%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned it the #4 place for genetics. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Genetics graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Genetics graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, 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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