2025 Best Genetics Schools
36
Colleges in the United States
1,698
Genetics Degrees Awarded
$49,269
Avg Early-Career Salary
Genetics is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #206 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 36 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Genetics Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,698 degrees in genetics annually.
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Choosing a Great Genetics School
The genetics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Genetics rankings. We derive our Best Overall Genetics School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Genetics Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Genetics Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for Genetics in the United States
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the genetics degree levels they offer.
10 Top Schools in Genetics
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
35
Genetics Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Johns Hopkins University if you want to pursue a degree in genetics. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.
There were approximately 35 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in genetics from Johns Hopkins University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
Every student pursuing a degree in genetics has to check out University of Chicago. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.
There were approximately 24 genetics students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent data year.
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Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in genetics. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were approximately 23 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year. Those genetics students who get their degree from Duke University make $13,196 more than the average genetics student.
More information about a degree in genetics from Duke University
Cornell University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in genetics. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.
There were about 13 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in genetics from Cornell University
Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were roughly 145 genetics students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the genetics program state that they receive average early career earnings of $38,388.
More information about a degree in genetics from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were roughly 10 genetics students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in genetics from Washington University in St Louis
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.
There were approximately 28 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 120 genetics students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, genetics degree recipients generally make about $41,334 in their early careers.
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Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were approximately 60 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the genetics program report average early career wages of $31,519.
More information about a degree in genetics from Texas A&M University - College Station
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
37
Genetics Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 37 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in genetics from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
