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2026 Best Genetics Schools in Iowa

1 Colleges in the United States
56 Genetics Degrees Awarded
$45,352 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for genetics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Genetics in Iowa

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 Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in genetics. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 genetics degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $57,375 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,463. More information about a degree in genetics from University Of Iowa

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Iowa State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in genetics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 46 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $33,330 early in their careers. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $21,631 in student loans. Get the full genetics details for Iowa State University

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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