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.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 104 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for genetics students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Genetics School
The school you choose for genetics can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Genetics Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Genetics School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Genetics Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Leading the list is Johns Hopkins University, our #1 school for genetics. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 41 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $84,850. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426.
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Washington University In St Louis came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best genetics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. About 23 genetics degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Genetics graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553.
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Stanford University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best genetics schools. Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 23 genetics degrees were awarded at Stanford University in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Stanford University earn around $100,827 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong genetics program will find one at University Of Connecticut, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $58,784. Students borrow a median of $23,637 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Cornell University one of the top schools for genetics. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 genetics degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Genetics graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $75,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete this degree.
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University Of Chicago placed #6 among the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 29 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Chicago in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from University Of Chicago earn around $81,002 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Chicago graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #7 among the best genetics schools. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 18 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Genetics graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree.
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Saint Josephs University landed the #8 spot for genetics this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Saint Josephs University graduates 79% of students within six years. Saint Josephs University awarded about 31 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $65,421. Saint Josephs University graduates carry a median of $26,426 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #9 for genetics this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 130 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $38,388. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans.
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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center came in at #10 for genetics this year. University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Dallas. There were roughly 16 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $76,007 in their early career.
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Yale University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best genetics schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 37 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Yale University earn a median of $74,578 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357.
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University Of Iowa landed the #12 spot for genetics this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Iowa awarded about 10 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $57,375. Typical student debt for the program is $24,463.
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University Of California Davis came in at #13 for genetics this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 96 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from University Of California Davis earn around $41,334 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,293.
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University Of Oregon earned the #14 position for genetics this year. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. University Of Oregon graduates 72% of students within six years. About 29 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Oregon in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $44,628 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,034.
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Purdue University Main Campus earned the #15 position for genetics this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 43 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $39,052 in the first couple years of their career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 11 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $58,659 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,530.
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University Of Utah ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Utah in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from University Of Utah earn around $60,527 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete this degree.
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Duke University placed #18 among the best genetics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. About 97% of students finish within six years. Duke University awarded about 28 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $62,465 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #19 among the best genetics schools. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $85,029 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,137.
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Augustana College South Dakota ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana College South Dakota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Augustana College South Dakota graduates 73% of students within six years. About 10 genetics degrees were awarded at Augustana College South Dakota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Augustana College South Dakota generally make around $50,088. Augustana College South Dakota graduates carry a median of $26,217 in student loans.
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Temple University landed the #21 spot for genetics this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. Temple University awarded about 31 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $54,642. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259.
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Texas A And M University College Station ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best genetics schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $31,519 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500.
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Missouri State University Springfield ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best genetics schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 28 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $46,503 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,408.
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University Of Georgia placed #24 among the best genetics schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 59 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $19,112 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,375 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #25 among the best genetics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 45 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $56,926 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,958.
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Rest of the Top 42 Genetics Schools
These schools also placed among the best for genetics this year:
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 · 104 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).
