2023 Best Genetics Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Genetics School for You
Genetics is the #206 most popular major in the country with 1,543 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Genetics Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Genetics Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for genetics majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Genetics Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Purdue University - Main Campus the best school in the Great Lakes Region for genetics students. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the # 2 spot on the list. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the large city of Madison.
After completing their degree, genetics graduates from UW - Madison carry an average student debtload of $20,100.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Michigan State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Genetics Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a very large student population.
Genetics majors at Michigan State take out an average of $25,386 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $452.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Chicago is a great place for genetics students. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand Valley State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Genetics Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best genetics programs. U-M is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.
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With a ranking of #7, Michigan Technological University did quite well on this year’s best schools for genetics students. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Indiana State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best genetics programs. Located in the small city of Terre Haute, Indiana State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best genetics programs. IUPUI is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
Case Western Reserve University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for genetics students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Best Genetics Colleges by State
Explore the best genetics schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 123 |
| Ohio | 83 |
| Illinois | 34 |
| Indiana | 77 |
| Wisconsin | 157 |
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Genetics Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the area of study, genetics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 13 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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