2027 Best Genetics Schools in Indiana

Genetics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their genetics programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for genetics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Genetics Schools in Indiana

Best Schools for Genetics in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall genetics education in Indiana.

Top Schools in Genetics

1

Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

38 Genetics Degrees Awarded

$39,052 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Purdue University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in genetics. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. 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. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $39,052. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. More information about a degree in genetics from Purdue University Main Campus

2

Manchester College
North Manchester, IN

19 Genetics Degrees Awarded

$55,367 Median Starting Salary

Manchester College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in genetics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of North Manchester, Manchester College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Manchester College awarded about 19 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $55,367 in their early career. Manchester College graduates carry a median of $25,833 in student loans. Read more about the genetics program at Manchester College

Notes and References

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 · 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.