2026 Best Genetics Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Genetics certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 104 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Temple University, our #1 Genetics school in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. The median Genetics program debt is $26,259. Get the full Temple University report
The strong Genetics programs at Grand Valley State University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,502, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,378 in student loans. Get the full Grand Valley State University report
A rank of #3 makes Auburn University one of the top choices in the United States. More on Auburn University
A rank of #4 makes University Of Oregon one of the top choices in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Oregon
The strong Genetics programs at Florida Institute Of Technology earned it the #5 place in the United States. Read more about Florida Institute Of Technology
Saint Josephs University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Saint Josephs University
University Of California Irvine came in at #7 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of California Irvine profile
Black Hills State University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Get the full Black Hills State University report
Southern California University Of Health Sciences landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Southern California University Of Health Sciences
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans did well this year, earning the #10 position. Get the full Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans report
Midwestern University Glendale placed #11 among Genetics schools in the United States. Read the full report on Midwestern University Glendale
Northwestern College Iowa landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Northwestern College Iowa report
Case Western Reserve University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. More on Case Western Reserve University
Clemson University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. See the full Clemson University profile
University Of Arizona landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Arizona
Howard University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Get the full Howard University report
Medical College Of Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Medical College Of Wisconsin report
California Institute Of Technology placed #18 among Genetics schools in the United States. See the full California Institute Of Technology profile
University Of New Haven placed #19 among Genetics schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of New Haven
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences came in at #20 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences profile
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus report
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #23 among Genetics schools in the United States. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Emory University
Emory University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Emory University
Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. More on Tulane University Of Louisiana
Rest of the Top 50 Best Genetics Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
New York University placed #26 among Genetics schools in the United States. More on New York University
Michigan State University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read more about Michigan State University
Vanderbilt University did well this year, earning the #28 position. Get the full Vanderbilt University report
Saint Joseph College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full Saint Joseph College report
George Washington University placed #30 among Genetics schools in the United States. More on George Washington University
Oregon Health And Science University placed #31 among Genetics schools in the United States. Get the full Oregon Health And Science University report
University Of California Davis landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of California Davis
University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia
Virginia Commonwealth University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full Virginia Commonwealth University report
University Of Chicago ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Read more about University Of Chicago
Wayne State University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Wayne State University report
Stanford University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Stanford University
Kansas State University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Read the full report on Kansas State University
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston did well this year, earning the #39 position. See the full The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston profile
University Of Connecticut ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut
University Of Rochester ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Read more about University Of Rochester
North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #42 among Genetics schools in the United States. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
Regis University
Regis University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Regis University
University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Baylor College Of Medicine placed #45 among Genetics schools in the United States. See the full Baylor College Of Medicine profile
Purdue University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Davidson College
Davidson College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Get the full Davidson College report
Duke University
Duke University placed #48 among Genetics schools in the United States. More on Duke University
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center placed #49 among Genetics schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Related Genetics Rankings
Compare rankings at other degree levels:
- Best Genetics Schools (All Levels)
- 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).