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2026 Best Value General Genetics Schools in Washington

[General Genetics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/genetics-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general genetics students.

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• Best Value General Genetics Schools in Washington

2026 Best Value General Genetics Schools in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general genetics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Genetics Schools

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

$12,973 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,481 Avg Student Debt

$78,466 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Washington Seattle Campus tops our 2026 list of the best value general genetics schools in Washington. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical student debt for general genetics graduates is $16,481. Soon after graduation, general genetics degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Set against $16,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.

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Washington State University
Pullman, WA

$13,391 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,903 Avg Student Debt

$68,905 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Washington State University one of the best values for general genetics. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. General Genetics graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans. Early-career general genetics graduates make about $54,697. That is a strong return on a $21,903 median debt. Washington State University admits about 87% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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