Where you study genetics matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Genetics Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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No school ranked higher than Stanford University this year for genetics. Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stanford University awarded about 27 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Stanford University earn around $100,827 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top schools for genetics. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 54 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $84,850 in their early career. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Washington University In St Louis one of the top schools for genetics. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 21 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $68,303 in the first couple years of their career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans.
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Cornell University is a great choice 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. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $75,976. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans.
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Saint Josephs University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in genetics, ranking #5. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Josephs University awarded about 25 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $65,421. Students borrow a median of $26,426 to complete this degree.
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Yale University placed #6 among the best genetics schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Yale University awarded about 44 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $74,578 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete this degree.
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University Of Chicago ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 30 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $81,002 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,854.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #8 position for genetics this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 143 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $38,388. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans.
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University Of California Davis came in at #9 for genetics this year. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 93 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $41,334 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,293.
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University Of Rochester earned the #10 position for genetics this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 12 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $60,865. Students borrow a median of $21,517 to complete this degree.
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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Dallas. University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center awarded about 15 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $76,007 in their early career.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #12 for genetics this year. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $85,029 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,137.
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Thomas Jefferson University landed the #13 spot for genetics this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 16 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $32,256.
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Duke University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. There were roughly 23 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $62,465. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296.
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University Of Utah ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from University Of Utah earn around $60,527 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete this degree.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #16 position for genetics this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $58,659 in their early career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans.
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University Of Oregon ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Eugene. University Of Oregon graduates 72% of students within six years. About 20 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Oregon in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $44,628. University Of Oregon graduates carry a median of $22,034 in student loans.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill placed #18 among the best genetics schools. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 16 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $65,145 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete this degree.
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Purdue University Main Campus placed #19 among the best genetics schools. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $39,052 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #20 for genetics this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 48 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $31,519 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree.
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Missouri State University Springfield ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 25 genetics degrees were awarded at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Missouri State University Springfield earn around $46,503 in the first couple years of their career. Missouri State University Springfield graduates carry a median of $24,408 in student loans.
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Temple University came in at #22 for genetics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 40 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $54,642 in their early career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #23 spot for genetics this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 42 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $56,926. Typical student debt for the program is $24,958.
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University Of Georgia ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 80 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $19,112 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,375 to complete this degree.
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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. About 57 genetics degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $31,800. Students borrow a median of $21,216 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 41 Genetics Schools
These schools also placed among the best for genetics this year:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 41 schools evaluated.
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).
