by our College Data Analytics Team
[Genetics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for genetics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in genetics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked University Of Georgia the best value for a degree in genetics in Georgia. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for genetics graduates is $20,375. Early-career genetics graduates make about $19,112. That is a strong return on a $20,375 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
This ranking is produced 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.