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2026 Best Genetics Schools in Connecticut

1 Colleges in the United States
56 Genetics Degrees Awarded
$66,681 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for genetics students.

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Best Schools for Genetics in Connecticut

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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University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in genetics. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. About 83% of students finish within six years. University Of Connecticut awarded about 19 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $58,784. Typical student debt for the program is $23,637. See the full genetics program report for University Of Connecticut

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in genetics, ranking #2. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 genetics degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $74,578 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete this degree. Get the full genetics details for Yale University

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Notes and References

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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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