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2026 Best Molecular Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2 Colleges in the United States
51 Molecular Genetics Degrees Awarded
$20,373 Avg Early-Career Salary

Molecular Genetics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best molecular genetics schools.

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Best Schools for Molecular Genetics in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall molecular genetics education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Molecular Genetics

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Rutgers University New Brunswick tops our 2026 ranking of the best molecular genetics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 51 molecular genetics students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, molecular genetics degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $20,373. Typical student debt for the program is $26,217. See the full molecular genetics program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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