2026 Best Genetics Schools
Looking for the best Genetics programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 104 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Genetics Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Purdue University Main Campus this year in the United States. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Typical Genetics student debt is $15,000. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
The strong Genetics programs at Harvard University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Harvard University Genetics students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Read the full report on Harvard University
You'll be in good company at Dartmouth College, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. Dartmouth College Genetics students take on a median of $16,989 in debt. Get the full Dartmouth College report
A rank of #4 makes Vanderbilt University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,498. Vanderbilt University Genetics students take on a median of $13,975 in debt. Read the full report on Vanderbilt University
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #5 on this year's Genetics ranking in the United States. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete their Genetics program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
Stanford University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Stanford, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,910. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete their Genetics program here. Read more about Stanford University
University Of California Davis did well this year, earning the #7 position. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. University Of California Davis posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. The median Genetics program debt is $14,293. Read the full report on University Of California Davis
Cornell University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,314. Cornell University Genetics students take on a median of $15,005 in debt. See the full Cornell University profile
Johns Hopkins University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Johns Hopkins University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Johns Hopkins University Genetics students take on a median of $13,426 in debt. More on Johns Hopkins University
North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. The median Genetics program debt is $22,968. Get the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh report
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Set in Chapel Hill, NC, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,994, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. Typical Genetics student debt is $15,117. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill report
Temple University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Typical Genetics student debt is $26,259. More on Temple University
Duke University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Durham, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. Students from in state pay about $68,758 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. Read the full report on Duke University
Michigan State University did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Read the full report on Michigan State University
University Of Iowa did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. See the full University Of Iowa profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete their Genetics program here. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
Yale University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Based in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,250. The median Genetics program debt is $14,357. More on Yale University
University Of Rochester did well this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,080 in tuition and fees. The median Genetics program debt is $21,517. Get the full University Of Rochester report
Iowa State University placed #20 among Genetics schools in the United States. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. The median Genetics program debt is $21,631. Get the full Iowa State University report
Washington University In St Louis landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Based in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Washington University In St Louis posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. Read the full report on Washington University In St Louis
Texas A And M University College Station placed #22 among Genetics schools in the United States. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Wake Forest University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Set in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,642. The median Genetics program debt is $21,577. Read more about Wake Forest University
Tufts University placed #24 among Genetics schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Medford, MA. About 94% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,704. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete their Genetics program here. Get the full Tufts University report
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public school based in Durham, NH. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,202, compared with $39,852 for out-of-state students. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus Genetics students take on a median of $26,994 in debt. Read more about University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
University Of Chicago ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Based in Chicago, IL, University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,324. Graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans. Read more about University Of Chicago
Rest of the Top 50 Best Genetics Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston did well this year, earning the #27 position. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston is a public school based in Houston, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,748, compared with $43,132 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,988 in student loans. Get the full The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston report
Washington State University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete their Genetics program here. Get the full Washington State University report
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Located in Greensboro, NC, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,661, while out-of-state students pay about $24,012. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro Genetics students take on a median of $24,977 in debt. See the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro profile
Grand Valley State University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Located in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,502, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Graduates carry a median of $26,378 in student loans. Read the full report on Grand Valley State University
North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #31 among Genetics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Typical Genetics student debt is $25,153. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
Boston University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. The median Genetics program debt is $25,232. Read more about Boston University
George Washington University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. The median Genetics program debt is $22,910. Read more about George Washington University
University Of California Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #34 position. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. About 93% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #35 among Genetics schools in the United States. Set in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,217 in student loans. Read more about Rutgers University New Brunswick
Emory University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Based in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,280. Emory University Genetics students take on a median of $19,431 in debt. Get the full Emory University report
Clemson University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Graduates carry a median of $22,225 in student loans. Get the full Clemson University report
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus did well this year, earning the #38 position. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Typical Genetics student debt is $24,958. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
University Of Georgia placed #39 among Genetics schools in the United States. Located in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Graduates carry a median of $20,375 in student loans. More on University Of Georgia
University Of Utah ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,620 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. See the full University Of Utah profile
Kansas State University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. Kansas State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Typical Genetics student debt is $23,546. See the full Kansas State University profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Northwestern College Iowa came in at #43 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Orange City, IA. Northwestern College Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. Students from in state pay about $36,710 in tuition and fees. Northwestern College Iowa Genetics students take on a median of $25,415 in debt. Read the full report on Northwestern College Iowa
University Of New Haven landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. University Of New Haven is a private not-for-profit school based in West Haven, CT. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,332. University Of New Haven Genetics students take on a median of $26,244 in debt. Read more about University Of New Haven
Oregon Health And Science University placed #45 among Genetics schools in the United States. Based in Portland, OR, Oregon Health And Science University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $24,306 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,338 for out-of-state students. Oregon Health And Science University Genetics students take on a median of $32,059 in debt. More on Oregon Health And Science University
University Of Missouri Columbia placed #46 among Genetics schools in the United States. Based in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Typical Genetics student debt is $21,818. More on University Of Missouri Columbia
Michigan Technological University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Located in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $20,532, while out-of-state students pay about $44,807. Students borrow a median of $25,800 to complete their Genetics program here. Read the full report on Michigan Technological University
Suny At Fredonia came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Suny At Fredonia is a public school based in Fredonia, NY. Suny At Fredonia posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,831, while out-of-state students pay about $19,771. Typical Genetics student debt is $25,806. More on Suny At Fredonia
University Of Florida placed #49 among Genetics schools in the United States. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. The median Genetics program debt is $17,669. Get the full University Of Florida report
University Of Connecticut did well this year, earning the #50 position. University Of Connecticut is a public school based in Storrs, CT. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. More on University Of Connecticut
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Best Genetics Schools by Degree Level
Explore rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Genetics Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Genetics Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Genetics Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Genetics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Genetics Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 104 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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