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2026 Best Genetics Schools in New York

4 Colleges in the United States
25 Genetics Degrees Awarded
$82,730 Avg Early-Career Salary

Genetics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best genetics schools.

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Best Schools for Genetics in New York

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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Our analysis ranked Cornell University the best school in the country for a degree in genetics. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. Cornell University awarded about 13 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $75,976 in their early career. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans. Read more about the genetics program at Cornell University

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Long Island University C W Post Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in genetics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 12 genetics degrees were awarded at Long Island University C W Post Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $89,484 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,211 to complete this degree. See the full genetics program report for Long Island University C W Post Campus

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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