2026 Best Genetics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Genetics graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 104 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Genetics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Columbia University In The City Of New York, our #1 Genetics school in the United States. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Typical Genetics student debt is $23,258. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York
A rank of #2 makes Grand Valley State University one of the top choices in the United States. Located 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. Typical Genetics student debt is $26,378. Read more about Grand Valley State University
You'll be in good company at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #3 this year. 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, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus Genetics students take on a median of $24,958 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #4 on this year's Genetics ranking in the United States. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical Genetics student debt is $19,137. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
A rank of #5 makes University Of Connecticut one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Students borrow a median of $23,637 to complete their Genetics program here. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut
Indiana State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Indiana State University is a public school based in Terre Haute, IN. About 43% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,258, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,582 in student loans. Read more about Indiana State University
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Richmond, VA. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Typical Genetics student debt is $23,813. Get the full Virginia Commonwealth University report
Regis University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in Denver, CO, Regis University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $28,140. The median Genetics program debt is $31,773. Read the full report on Regis University
Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Tulane University Of Louisiana report
Duke University
Duke University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. More on Duke University
University Of Miami did well this year, earning the #11 position. See the full University Of Miami profile
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #12 in this year's ranking. More on University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences placed #13 among Genetics schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Cedar Crest College placed #14 among Genetics schools in the United States. See the full Cedar Crest College profile
Wayne State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Read more about Wayne State University
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
University Of Alabama At Birmingham did well this year, earning the #17 position. More on University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Midwestern University Glendale did well this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Midwestern University Glendale report
University Of South Carolina Columbia did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about University Of South Carolina Columbia
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Read the full report on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Missouri State University Springfield placed #21 among Genetics schools in the United States. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield
University Of Chicago landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Chicago profile
University Of California Davis came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of California Davis
Howard University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. More on Howard University
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Rest of the Top 50 Best Genetics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Western Kentucky University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. See the full Western Kentucky University profile
Yale University
Yale University placed #27 among Genetics schools in the United States. Read more about Yale University
Kansas State University did well this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Kansas State University profile
George Washington University did well this year, earning the #29 position. See the full George Washington University profile
Auburn University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Auburn University
Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Get the full Dixie State College Of Utah report
Cornell University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Cornell University
New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. More on New Mexico State University Main Campus
University At Buffalo came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read more about University At Buffalo
University Of Colorado Denver landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Colorado Denver
Washington University In St Louis ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. More on Washington University In St Louis
University Of Iowa came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Iowa
Augustana College South Dakota did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Augustana College South Dakota
Case Western Reserve University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Case Western Reserve University
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Southern California University Of Health Sciences placed #41 among Genetics schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southern California University Of Health Sciences
Clemson University did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Clemson University
Purdue University Main Campus placed #43 among Genetics schools in the United States. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
Oregon Health And Science University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Oregon Health And Science University
University Of California Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles
Manchester College placed #46 among Genetics schools in the United States. Read the full report on Manchester College
Wake Forest University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. More on Wake Forest University
Radiological Technologies University Vt placed #48 among Genetics schools in the United States. More on Radiological Technologies University Vt
University Of California San Francisco did well this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full University Of California San Francisco report
University Of Florida ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Read the full report on University Of Florida
Related Genetics Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Genetics Schools (All Levels)
- 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 Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Genetics Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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).