by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of genetics. Combined, these schools handed out 110 degrees in genetics to qualified students.
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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 Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't 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.
Any student pursuing a degree in genetics has to look into University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in genetics from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Saint Joseph's University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in genetics. St. Joe's is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a degree in genetics from Saint Joseph’s University
Explore all the Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 333 | 55 |
| Maryland | 279 | 38 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 75 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 5 |
Genetics is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 59 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 44 |
| Molecular Genetics | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 4,508 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 909 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 766 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 552 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 286 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 196 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 194 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 160 |
| Biotechnology | 121 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 79 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.