2023 Best Genetics Schools in the Southwest 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.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Genetics Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Genetics Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for genetics majors pursuing a .
Top Southwest Region Schools in Genetics
Our 2023 rankings named Texas A&M University - College Station the best school in the Southwest Region for genetics students. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.
The average amount in student loans that genetics majors at Texas A&M College Station take out is $19,500.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a great place for genetics students. Located in the city of Houston, UTHealth is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Arizona is a great place for genetics students. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Genetics Schools in the Southwest Region list. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| New Mexico | 12 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Genetics
Genetics is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
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 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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