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Best Genetics Schools in California

2023 Best Genetics Schools in California

4 Colleges
$55,861 Avg Salary
$13,400 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Genetics School for You

With 156 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, genetics is the #199 most popular major in California.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Genetics Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in California to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Genetics Schools in California

The following schools top our list of the Best Genetics Colleges.

Top California Schools in Genetics

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Our analysis found Stanford University to be the best school for genetics students who want to pursue a degree in California. Stanford is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Stanford.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Davis. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Genetics Schools in California list. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, genetics graduates from UC Davis take out $13,400 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $346.

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Out of the 4 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Irvine. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Genetics Schools in California list. Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Genetics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Washington 34
Oregon 5

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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 4 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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