2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Genetics in the Southwest Region

Genetics is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #189 out of the 326 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Genetics in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1 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 the Southwest Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of genetics students usually has them for a reason. 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 ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for genetics.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Genetics in the Southwest Region

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for genetics students seeking a a master's degree.

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

1

Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In TX

#1 Best Quality In TX

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Texas A&M University - College Station if you wish to pursue a master's degree in genetics. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in genetics in Texas.

There were about 1 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in genetics from Texas A&M University - College Station

2

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

#1 Most Popular In AZ

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Arizona is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in genetics. University of Arizona is a very large public university located in the city of Tucson. More information about a master’s in genetics from University of Arizona

2

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX

#2 Most Popular In TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center if you wish to pursue a master's degree in genetics. UT Southwestern is a small public university located in the city of Dallas. More information about a master’s in genetics from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

2

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

#2 Most Popular In TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Baylor College of Medicine is a popular decision for students pursuing a master's degree in genetics. Baylor College of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Houston. More information about a master’s in genetics from Baylor College of Medicine

2

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX

#2 Most Popular In TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in genetics. Located in the large city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a medium-sized student population. More information about a master’s in genetics from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Best Genetics Colleges by State

Explore the most popular genetics schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	223	4
Arizona	173	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
Molecular Genetics	1

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Biology	859
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology	222
Biotechnology	96
Physiology & Pathology Sciences	79
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics	77
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology	62
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)	49
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences	31
Zoology	29
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology	25

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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