2027 Best Value Genetics Schools in the The Plains States Region
[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.
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 the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in genetics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Genetics Schools
Missouri State University Springfield earned the #1 spot for value among genetics schools in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Typical student debt for genetics graduates is $24,408. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $46,503. Set against $24,408 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.
Iowa State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value genetics schools. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,631 to complete the genetics program here. Early-career genetics graduates make about $33,330. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Iowa State University admits about 89% of applicants.
Washington University In St Louis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in genetics, landing the #3 spot this year. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,790. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete the genetics program here. Genetics graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 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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