by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major” ranking.
Genetics is the 206th most popular major in the country with 1,698 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. In , genetics graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $36,723 and had an average of $22,086 in loans still to pay off.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major” ranking, we looked at 90 colleges that offer a degree in genetics. That schools that top this list have a program in genetics in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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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 “Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for genetics students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Manchester University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major. Manchester University is a small school located in North Manchester, Indiana that handed out 40 ’s genetics degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baylor College of Medicine. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major list. This small school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 15 ’s genetics degrees in 2021-2022.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Albert Einstein College of Medicine. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major list. Albert Einstein College of Medicine is located in Bronx, New York and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 11 ’s genetics degrees to qualified students.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read more about Genetics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Out of the 90 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Keck Graduate Institute landed the #4 spot on the list. Keck Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution located in Claremont, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Fredonia. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major list. SUNY Fredonia is a small public school situated in Fredonia, New York. It awarded 9 ’s genetics degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% 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%.
Clemson University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. Clemson University is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 54 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of California - Davis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. UC Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 120 ’s genetics degrees in 2021-2022.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. 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%.
With a ranking of #8, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s genetics degrees to 145 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this small public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified ’s genetics students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Yale University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. Yale is located in New Haven, Connecticut and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 28 ’s genetics degrees to qualified students.
With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.2% 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 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.
Cedar Crest College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major list. Cedar Crest College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It awarded 2 ’s genetics degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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.
Michigan State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking, coming in at #12. Michigan State University is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 90 ’s genetics degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #13, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major list. UT Southwestern is a public institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Iowa State University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. Iowa State University is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 53 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s genetics degrees to 6 students in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on Genetics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 63 degrees to qualified ’s genetics students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Genetics at Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Stanford University ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major list. Stanford is located in Stanford, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 26 ’s genetics degrees to qualified students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 98%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.2% 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%.
University of Chicago landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 24 ’s genetics degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 99%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Oregon Health & Science University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking, coming in at #19. OHSU is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Genetics at Oregon Health & Science University
North Carolina State University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 46 degrees to qualified ’s genetics students in 2021-2022.
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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Genetics at North Carolina State University
With a ranking of #21, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major list. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 73 ’s genetics degrees in 2021-2022.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school handed out 66 degrees to qualified ’s genetics students in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% 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%.
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Thomas Jefferson University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking. Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Brandeis University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified ’s genetics students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% 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 91%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Genetics Major list. UNH is located in Durham, New Hampshire and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 25 ’s genetics degrees to qualified students.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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%.
Full University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Genetics Report
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