by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southwest Region to review for the 2025 Best Genetics Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Genetics Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the genetics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Texas A&M University - College Station is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in genetics. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station.
Soon after graduating, genetics degree recipients generally earn an average of $31,519 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in genetics from Texas A&M University - College StationExplore the best genetics schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 317 | 97 |
| Arizona | 287 | 2 |
| New Mexico | 219 | 12 |
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Genetics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Genetics | 78 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 18 |
| Molecular Genetics | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 13,334 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2,069 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1,092 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 842 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 711 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 594 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 530 |
| Zoology | 451 |
| Biotechnology | 249 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 228 |
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