by our College Data Analytics TeamGenetics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 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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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the genetics degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than University Of Georgia this year for genetics. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Georgia awarded about 59 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $19,112 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,375. Read more about the genetics program at University Of Georgia
Emory University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best genetics schools. Emory University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Emory University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $79,751 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,431 to complete this degree. See the full genetics program report for Emory University
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
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