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2026 Best Value Molecular Genetics Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the molecular genetics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Molecular Genetics Schools
Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among molecular genetics schools in the United States. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for molecular genetics graduates is $21,216. Molecular Genetics graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $31,800 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
Michigan State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in molecular genetics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete the molecular genetics program here. Soon after graduation, molecular genetics degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $26,713. Set against $25,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the best values for molecular genetics. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the molecular genetics program here. Early-career molecular genetics graduates make about $64,891. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 57%.
A rank of #4 makes Rutgers University New Brunswick one of the best values for molecular genetics. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Molecular Genetics graduates carry a median of $26,217 in student loans. Molecular Genetics graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $20,373 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,217 median debt. Rutgers University New Brunswick admits about 58% of applicants.
Other Molecular Genetics Degree Levels
Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Molecular Genetics rankings across degree levels:
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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