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2023 Best Genetics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Genetics Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, genetics was ranked #206 in the country. In fact 1,543 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Genetics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the genetics doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Genetics Doctor's Degree Schools

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for genetics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 12 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.

Read full report on Genetics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#3

Duke University

Durham, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Out of the 12 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#6

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for genetics students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree genetics programs. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Athens.

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#8

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #8, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for genetics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.

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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree genetics programs. VCU is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond.

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#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for genetics students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. WVU is a very large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.

Read full report on Genetics at West Virginia University

Best Genetics Colleges by State

Explore the best genetics schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 65
Virginia 8
North Carolina 87
Florida 22
Tennessee 1
Kentucky 2
South Carolina 79
Louisiana 14
Arkansas 8
Alabama 17
West Virginia 1

Genetics is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Genetics

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 107,165
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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