by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Genetics Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 174 degrees in genetics annually.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Genetics Schools in California 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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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.
It is hard to beat University of California - Davis if you want to pursue a degree in genetics. UC Davis is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Davis.
After graduation, genetics degree recipients usually earn about $41,334 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in genetics from University of California - Davis
It is hard to beat Stanford University if you want to pursue a degree in genetics. Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in genetics from Stanford University
Explore all the Best Genetics Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 300 | 34 |
| Oregon | 266 | 5 |
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Genetics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Genetics | 129 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 34 |
| Other Genetics | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 14,442 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 2,456 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1,911 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1,610 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 815 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 800 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 623 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 486 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 416 |
| Biotechnology | 272 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.