2026 Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Genetics master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 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 analyzed 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical Genetics student debt is $20,000. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
Out of the 104 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Stanford University landed the #2 spot. Set in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,910. The median Genetics program debt is $10,492. Read more about Stanford University
You'll be in good company at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Typical Genetics student debt is $13,426. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile
Michigan State University came in at #4 on this year's Genetics ranking in the United States. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical Genetics student debt is $25,125. Read the full report on Michigan State University
Out of the 104 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Cornell University landed the #5 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. About 95% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans. Read more about Cornell University
University Of California Davis ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,293 in student loans. See the full University Of California Davis profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Columbia University In The City Of New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Genetics students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
Yale University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. The median Genetics program debt is $14,357. More on Yale University
University Of Rochester did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,080. Graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. More on University Of Rochester
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. University Of Washington Seattle Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete their Genetics program here. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Set in Greensboro, NC, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public institution. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,661, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Graduates carry a median of $24,977 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill did well this year, earning the #13 position. This public school is set in Chapel Hill, NC. About 91% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. Graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill report
North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #14 among Genetics schools in the United States. Set in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Genetics students take on a median of $25,153 in debt. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. North Carolina State University At Raleigh posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. The median Genetics program debt is $22,968. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Emory University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Emory University is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. Emory University graduates 91% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,280. Typical Genetics student debt is $19,431. See the full Emory University profile
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
University Of Utah ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. University Of Utah posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Typical Genetics student debt is $20,798. See the full University Of Utah profile
University Of Chicago landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Based in Chicago, IL, University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,324. Graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans. Read more about University Of Chicago
Duke University placed #20 among Genetics schools in the United States. Set in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,758. Graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. More on Duke University
Kansas State University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Kansas State University is a public school based in Manhattan, KS. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. The median Genetics program debt is $23,546. More on Kansas State University
Michigan Technological University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Based in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. Typical Genetics student debt is $25,800. Get the full Michigan Technological University report
Iowa State University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Typical Genetics student debt is $21,631. More on Iowa State University
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school based in New Brunswick, NJ. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Students borrow a median of $26,217 to complete their Genetics program here. Read more about Rutgers University New Brunswick
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #26 in this year's ranking. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor Genetics students take on a median of $19,137 in debt. See the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of South Carolina Columbia did well this year, earning the #27 position. Located in Columbia, SC, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,688 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Typical Genetics student debt is $24,472. Get the full University Of South Carolina Columbia report
Virginia Commonwealth University placed #28 among Genetics schools in the United States. Set in Richmond, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. Virginia Commonwealth University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete their Genetics program here. More on Virginia Commonwealth University
University Of Connecticut did well this year, earning the #29 position. This public school is set in Storrs, CT. University Of Connecticut posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. The median Genetics program debt is $23,637. Read more about University Of Connecticut
Case Western Reserve University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cleveland, OH. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,608. Typical Genetics student debt is $25,106. See the full Case Western Reserve University profile
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis did well this year, earning the #31 position. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Typical Genetics student debt is $23,146. Read the full report on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
University Of Miami placed #32 among Genetics schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Coral Gables, FL. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,616. Typical Genetics student debt is $17,750. Read more about University Of Miami
University Of Arizona came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. University Of Arizona Genetics students take on a median of $21,861 in debt. More on University Of Arizona
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. The median Genetics program debt is $21,216. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Located in New Orleans, LA, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. Tulane University Of Louisiana posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. Typical Genetics student debt is $22,077. More on Tulane University Of Louisiana
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. The median Genetics program debt is $23,530. See the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus profile
Stony Brook University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Located in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,931, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. Stony Brook University Genetics students take on a median of $20,537 in debt. Get the full Stony Brook University report
Long Island University C W Post Campus ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit school based in Brookville, NY. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $42,432. Long Island University C W Post Campus Genetics students take on a median of $25,211 in debt. More on Long Island University C W Post Campus
University At Buffalo ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Located in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete their Genetics program here. Read the full report on University At Buffalo
Wayne State University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Set in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Typical Genetics student debt is $26,689. Read more about Wayne State University
Indiana State University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Get the full Indiana State University report
University Of Iowa came in at #41 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Iowa profile
Washington State University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. More on Washington State University
New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #43 among Genetics schools in the United States. Read more about New Mexico State University Main Campus
University Of Maryland Baltimore ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. Get the full University Of Maryland Baltimore report
Regis University
Regis University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Genetics schools. More on Regis University
The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Dallas
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences did well this year, earning the #47 position. See the full University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences profile
University Of Southern California landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Southern California profile
Dartmouth College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Dartmouth College
California Institute Of Technology came in at #50 in this year's ranking. See the full California Institute Of Technology profile
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 Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Genetics Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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).
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