2026 Best General Genetics Master’s Degree Schools

General Genetics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 42 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general genetics schools.

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• Best Master’s Degree General Genetics Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for General Genetics in the United States

Below are the best general genetics schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in General Genetics

1

University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 General Genetics Degrees Awarded

$38,388 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for general genetics. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 12 general genetics degrees in the most recent data year. General Genetics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $38,388 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. See the full general genetics program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

2

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 General Genetics Degrees Awarded

$74,578 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Yale University one of the top schools for general genetics. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 21 general genetics degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general genetics degree from Yale University earn around $74,578 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357. See the full general genetics program report for Yale University

Other General Genetics Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 42 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.