2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Genetics in California

When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in genetics sits in the middle of the road, ranking #189 out of 326 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in California to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of genetics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 27 master's degrees in genetics during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Genetics School for Your Master's Degree

The genetics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Genetics in California ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality genetics program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Genetics Schools

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for genetics.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Genetics in California

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in genetics.

Most Well Attended Schools for Genetics Students Working on Their Master's

1

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

12 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Stanford University is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in genetics. Located in the large suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in genetics in California.

There were roughly 12 genetics individuals who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in genetics from Stanford University

2

Keck Graduate Institute
Claremont, CA

7 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Keck Graduate Institute is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in genetics. Located in the large suburb of Claremont, KGI is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. More information about a master’s in genetics from Keck Graduate Institute

2

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

7 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in genetics has to check out University of California - Davis. UC Davis is a very large public university located in the suburb of Davis. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in genetics in California.

There were roughly 7 genetics students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in genetics from University of California - Davis

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Southern California is a popular option for students pursuing a master's degree in genetics. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in genetics in California.

There were about 1 genetics individuals who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in genetics from University of Southern California

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University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

UCLA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Los Angeles. More information about a master’s in genetics from University of California - Los Angeles

Best Genetics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Genetics Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	184	1

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Genetics Related Rankings by Major

Genetics is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Genetics Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Human/Medical Genetics	19
General Genetics	7
Molecular Genetics	1

Most Popular Majors Related to Genetics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Biology	564
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics	120
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology	119
Biotechnology	105
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences	69
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology	46
Physiology & Pathology Sciences	44
Zoology	35
Pharmacology & Toxicology	24
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology	23

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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