by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Genetics Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 110 master's degrees in genetics to qualified students.
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The genetics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for genetics students working on their master's degree.
The genetics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Genetics Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for genetics students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in genetics. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in genetics from University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Chicago is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in genetics. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in genetics from University of Chicago
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in genetics has to check out Michigan State University. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in genetics from Michigan State University
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in genetics. U-M is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.More information about a master’s in genetics from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in genetics from Ohio State University - Main Campus
Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cleveland.More information about a master’s in genetics from Case Western Reserve University
Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in genetics from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a master’s in genetics from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in genetics from Michigan Technological University
Wayne State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Detroit.More information about a master’s in genetics from Wayne State University
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Genetics is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human/Medical Genetics | 48 |
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 27 |
| General Genetics | 17 |
| Molecular Genetics | 11 |
| Plant Genetics | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 980 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 485 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 235 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 160 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 155 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 132 |
| Biotechnology | 124 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 109 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 98 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 59 |
