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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Genetics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

12 Ranked Colleges
69 Degrees Awarded
$34,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Genetics is the 218th most popular major in the country with 1,403 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, genetics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $31,167 and had an average of $22,619 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 281 genetics graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,300 and $20,814 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 69 genetics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in genetics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great genetics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the genetics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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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 “Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Genetics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree genetics students whose families make $0-$30k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Genetics at Duke

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 20 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #3 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Genetics at UNC Chapel Hill

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Genetics at UF

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #2 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full North Carolina State University Genetics Report

#5

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Genetics at Vanderbilt

#6

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Wake Forest University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University also made our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Genetics at Wake Forest University

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 2 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree genetics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Genetics at UGA

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#11 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s genetics degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154.

Full WVU Genetics Report

#9

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Genetics at Clemson University

#10

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 5 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU also took the #8 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228.

Read full report on Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s genetics degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UAB also took the #10 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Genetics Report

#12

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#7 in overall quality

University of Miami ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s genetics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220.

Read more about Genetics at U Miami

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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