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2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Genetics is the 206th most popular major in the country with 1,543 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, genetics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,723 and had an average of $22,299 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 258 genetics graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,538 and $25,500 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in genetics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent genetics programs, but they also 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 11 Best Value Colleges for Genetics (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #1 spot on the list. Columbia is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 16 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Columbia also made our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. The yearly cost to attend Columbia is $8,106 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $48-$75k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Read more about Genetics at Columbia

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the #2 spot on the list. Johns Hopkins University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 36 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Johns Hopkins also took the #1 spot in our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $8,457 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Johns Hopkins University.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Genetics at Johns Hopkins

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Ithaca, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s genetics degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Cornell also made our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. It costs about $9,785 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Cornell.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Genetics at Cornell

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 75 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Rutgers New Brunswick is $20,927 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Read full report on Genetics at Rutgers New Brunswick

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SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Fredonia. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fredonia, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s genetics degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Fredonia, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $15,292 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend SUNY Fredonia.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Stony Brook, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s genetics degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Stony Brook, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend SUNY Stony Brook is $19,344 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $48-$75k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Read full report on Genetics at SUNY Stony Brook

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 22 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Pitt is $24,139 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $48-$75k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Read full report on Genetics at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

University of Rochester ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 3 ’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Rochester also made our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. The yearly cost to attend University of Rochester is $23,108 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $48-$75k.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Read more about Genetics at University of Rochester

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

With a ranking of #9, University at Buffalo did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University at Buffalo is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $48-$75k list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University at Buffalo is $20,841 for Middle Atlantic Region Genetics students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

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LIU Post
Brookville, New York

With a ranking of #10, LIU Post did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. LIU Post is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookville, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at LIU Post, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for LIU Post is $24,775 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $48-$75k.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Genetics at LIU Post

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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia

Howard University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified ’s genetics students in 2020-2021.

Howard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Howard University is $43,093 for middle atlantic region genetics students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Genetics at Howard University

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