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2026 Best Genetics Schools in the Far Western Region

5 Colleges in the United States
260 Genetics Degrees Awarded
$58,081 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools to find the best for genetics students.

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Best Schools for Genetics in the Far Western Region

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 genetics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Genetics

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford University tops our 2026 ranking of the best genetics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Stanford. Stanford University graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Stanford University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $100,827 in their early career. Stanford University graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. See the full genetics program report for Stanford University

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in genetics, ranking #2. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $65,681 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481. See the full genetics program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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A rank of #3 makes University Of California Davis one of the top schools for genetics. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 96 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $41,334 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,293. Get the full genetics details for University Of California Davis

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University Of Oregon is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in genetics, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Eugene. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. University Of Oregon awarded about 29 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $44,628 in their early career. University Of Oregon graduates carry a median of $22,034 in student loans. See the full genetics program report for University Of Oregon

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University Of California Irvine is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in genetics, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Irvine. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. University Of California Irvine awarded about 11 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $50,958 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,539 to complete this degree. See the full genetics program report for University Of California Irvine

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Washington State University landed the #6 spot for genetics this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 29 genetics degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Genetics graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $54,697 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in genetics from Washington State University

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Southern California University Of Health Sciences placed #7 among the best genetics schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Whittier. Southern California University Of Health Sciences awarded about 54 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Southern California University Of Health Sciences earn a median of $48,442 early in their careers. Southern California University Of Health Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,378 in student loans. Read more about the genetics program at Southern California University Of Health Sciences

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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 · 13 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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