by our College Data Analytics TeamGenetics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 18 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best genetics schools.
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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.
No school ranked higher than University Of Chicago this year for genetics. University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 29 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $81,002 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,854. Read more about the genetics program at University Of Chicago
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best genetics schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 130 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their genetics degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $38,388 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the genetics program at University Of Wisconsin Madison
Purdue University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in genetics, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of West Lafayette. About 83% of students finish within six years. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 43 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $39,052 early in their careers. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. See the full genetics program report for Purdue University Main Campus
Students looking for a strong genetics program will find one at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $58,659 in their early career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Get the full genetics details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in genetics, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. 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. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. See the full genetics program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for genetics this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 65 genetics degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $31,800 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,216. Read more about the genetics program at Ohio State University Main Campus
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #7 spot for genetics this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis awarded about 19 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis generally make around $56,930. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $23,146 in student loans. Read more about the genetics program at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Michigan State University earned the #8 position for genetics this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. There were roughly 89 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $26,713. Typical student debt for the program is $25,125. See the full genetics program report for Michigan State University
Manchester College earned the #9 position for genetics this year. Set in the town of North Manchester, Manchester College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Manchester College graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Manchester College in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Manchester College earn a median of $55,367 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,833 to complete this degree. Read more about the genetics program at Manchester College
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 · 18 schools evaluated.
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