2027 Best Value Genetics Schools in North Carolina
[Genetics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong genetics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value genetics schools.
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2027 Best Value Genetics Schools in North Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in genetics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Genetics Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill the best value for a degree in genetics in North Carolina. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for genetics graduates is $15,117. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $65,145. Set against $15,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 15%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Carolina State University At Raleigh earned it the #2 place for genetics. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Typical student debt for genetics graduates is $22,968. Genetics graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $59,622 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Duke University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value genetics schools. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete the genetics program here. Early-career genetics graduates make about $62,465. Set against $13,296 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Duke University admits about 6% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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