Plant Genetics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their plant genetics programs.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best plant genetics schools.
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Choosing a Great Plant Genetics School
The school you choose for plant genetics can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Plant Genetics Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Plant Genetics Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Plant Genetics in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the plant genetics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the best school in the country for a degree in plant genetics. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 plant genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plant genetics degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $38,388 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans.
Read more about the plant genetics program at University Of Wisconsin Madison
A rank of #2 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the top schools for plant genetics. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 10 plant genetics degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, plant genetics degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $39,052. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans.
More information about a degree in plant genetics from Purdue University Main Campus
Michigan State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in plant genetics, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Michigan State University awarded about 10 plant genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Plant Genetics graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $26,713 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete this degree.
See the full plant genetics program report for Michigan State University
Plant Genetics is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. See all related rankings.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 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).
