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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Genetics (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

12 Ranked Colleges
69 Degrees Awarded
$34,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in genetics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality genetics programs that also have a lower cost than 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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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Genetics (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #9 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 UF are $30,130.

Read full report on Genetics at UF

#2

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 #2 for the Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Genetics at NC State

#3

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 #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Genetics Report

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Genetics at UGA

#5

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s genetics students in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Genetics at West Virginia University

#10 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 3 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree genetics students whose families make more than $110k list, UAB has also earned the #10 rank 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.

Read more about Genetics at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#7

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also took the #4 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Clemson Genetics Report

#8 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. VCU is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Genetics at VCU

#9

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 16 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Genetics at Duke University

#10

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s genetics degrees to qualified students.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Genetics at Vanderbilt University

#11

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Wake Forest University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s genetics degrees to qualified students.

Wake Forest University also made our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216.

Full Wake Forest University Genetics Report

#12

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#7 in overall quality

University of Miami came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Genetics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 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 University of Miami are $40,220.

Read full report on Genetics at University of 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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