2026 Best Value General Genetics Schools in Indiana

[General Genetics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/genetics-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general genetics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for general genetics students.
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2026 Best Value General Genetics Schools in Indiana
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general genetics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Genetics Schools
Purdue University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among general genetics schools in Indiana. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. General Genetics graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. General Genetics graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $39,052 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 50%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 1 school 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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