2023 Best Genetics Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Genetics 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Genetics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Genetics Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Genetics Colleges.
Top 10 Best Genetics Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in the Southeast Region for genetics students. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Carolina State University is a great place for genetics students. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that genetics majors at NC State take out is $22,968.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great place for genetics students. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Duke University is a great place for genetics students. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Wake Forest University is a great place for genetics students. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for genetics students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Emory University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Genetics Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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Clemson University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best genetics programs. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, genetics majors at Clemson accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s best schools for genetics students. UGA is a very large public school located in the city of Athens.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for genetics students. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.
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Explore the best genetics colleges 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 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Genetics
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 18 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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