2026 Best Value Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Genetics bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 104 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat Purdue University Main Campus this year in the United States. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $72,424 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
You'll get strong value at Suny At Fredonia, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Fredonia, NY, Suny At Fredonia is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,831, compared with $19,771 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,806 in student loans. Suny At Fredonia alumni report median earnings of $54,247 a decade after entry. Set against $25,806 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Suny At Fredonia
A rank of #3 makes Iowa State University one of the best values in the United States. Iowa State University is a public school based in Ames, IA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Iowa State University Genetics students take on a median of $21,631 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,386. That is a strong return on a $21,631 median debt. Iowa State University has an acceptance rate of 89%. See the full Iowa State University profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Carolina State University At Raleigh earned it the #4 place in the United States. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Typical Genetics student debt is $22,968. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,758 ten years after entry. Set against $22,968 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #5 on this year's best-value Genetics ranking in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete their Genetics program here. University Of Wisconsin Madison alumni report median earnings of $73,792 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Washington State University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. The median Genetics program debt is $21,903. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,905 ten years after entry. Set against $21,903 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Washington State University has an acceptance rate of 87%. Read more about Washington State University
University Of Alabama At Birmingham offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Birmingham, AL, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,098 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. University Of Alabama At Birmingham Genetics students take on a median of $26,162 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,501 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,162 median debt. University Of Alabama At Birmingham admits about 88% of applicants. Get the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham report
University Of California Davis landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Davis, CA. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Students borrow a median of $14,293 to complete their Genetics program here. University Of California Davis alumni report median earnings of $80,838 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Davis has an acceptance rate of 42%. See the full University Of California Davis profile
University Of Georgia came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Athens, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. University Of Georgia Genetics students take on a median of $20,375 in debt. Median earnings reach $68,726 ten years out. Set against $20,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants. Read more about University Of Georgia
Rutgers University New Brunswick offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Typical Genetics student debt is $26,217. Median earnings reach $74,479 ten years out. Set against $26,217 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Michigan State University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Located in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. The median Genetics program debt is $25,125. Graduates go on to earn a median of $67,253 ten years after entry. Set against $25,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants. Read more about Michigan State University
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $72,097. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M University College Station has an acceptance rate of 57%. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #13 among the best-value Genetics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Durham, NH. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,202, with out-of-state students paying around $39,852. Students borrow a median of $26,994 to complete their Genetics program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $66,479. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Northwestern College Iowa ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. Set in Orange City, IA, Northwestern College Iowa is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $36,710. The median Genetics program debt is $25,415. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,802 ten years after entry. Set against $25,415 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Northwestern College Iowa
Clemson University placed #15 among the best-value Genetics schools in the United States. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $22,225 to complete their Genetics program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,513. That is a strong return on a $22,225 median debt. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants. Get the full Clemson University report
New Mexico State University Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school based in Las Cruces, NM. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,183, compared with $25,307 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,026 in student loans. Median earnings reach $39,067 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full New Mexico State University Main Campus report
Western Kentucky University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. Western Kentucky University is a public school based in Bowling Green, KY. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Western Kentucky University Genetics students take on a median of $24,499 in debt. Median earnings reach $43,889 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,499 median debt. Western Kentucky University admits about 94% of applicants. Read the full report on Western Kentucky University
University Of New Haven ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. Set in West Haven, CT, University Of New Haven is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $47,332. The median Genetics program debt is $26,244. Median earnings reach $60,126 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,244 median debt. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of New Haven
University Of California Los Angeles came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. The median Genetics program debt is $16,097. Median earnings reach $82,511 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Los Angeles admits about 9% of applicants. More on University Of California Los Angeles
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #20 among the best-value Genetics schools in the United States. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Graduates carry a median of $21,216 in student loans. Ohio State University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $60,409 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,216 median debt. Ohio State University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 61%. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report
Florida Institute Of Technology placed #21 among the best-value Genetics schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Melbourne, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $45,900. Typical Genetics student debt is $32,114. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,137 ten years after entry. Set against $32,114 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida Institute Of Technology has an acceptance rate of 58%. See the full Florida Institute Of Technology profile
University Of California Irvine ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. University Of California Irvine is a public school based in Irvine, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. University Of California Irvine Genetics students take on a median of $16,539 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $80,735 ten years after entry. Set against $16,539 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Irvine admits about 29% of applicants. Read more about University Of California Irvine
Augustana College South Dakota ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. Read more about Augustana College South Dakota
Midwestern University Glendale landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Midwestern University Glendale
University Of Connecticut offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Cedar Crest College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Cedar Crest College profile
University Of Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full University Of Chicago report
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read more about University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Yale University
Yale University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. Read the full report on Yale University
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Albert Einstein College Of Medicine report
Midwestern University Downers Grove placed #32 among the best-value Genetics schools in the United States. More on Midwestern University Downers Grove
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
New York University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. More on New York University
Keck Graduate Institute came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Keck Graduate Institute
Medical College Of Wisconsin landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Medical College Of Wisconsin report
Radiological Technologies University Vt ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. More on Radiological Technologies University Vt
Black Hills State University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. More on Black Hills State University
George Washington University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. Read the full report on George Washington University
Grand Valley State University offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Grand Valley State University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Saint Joseph College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Saint Joseph College
Wake Forest University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. More on Wake Forest University
Oregon Health And Science University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. Read the full report on Oregon Health And Science University
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Genetics schools. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Emory University
Emory University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Emory University report
Long Island University C W Post Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. See the full Long Island University C W Post Campus profile
Stony Brook University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Stony Brook University report
University Of Iowa came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Iowa report
Howard University came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. More on Howard University
Related Genetics Value Rankings
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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