2027 Best Genetics Schools in Iowa
Genetics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for genetics students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Genetics in Iowa
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall genetics education in Iowa.
Top Schools in Genetics
Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in genetics. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 40 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $33,330. Typical student debt for the program is $21,631.
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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 · 1 school 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.
