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2026 Most Popular Online Genetics Schools

There are 6 schools that offer a degree in Genetics mostly online. Learn more about the most popular online schools below:

Today’s Genetics students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You’re no longer limited to schools in your local area, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

The Most Popular Online Genetics Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Genetics students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Genetics Schools.

Our 2026 rankings named Southern California University of Health Sciences the most popular online school in the U.S. for Genetics majors. Located in Whittier, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people earned their degree in Genetics from this school. Women make up 83% of the Genetics students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $21,572. Read full report on Genetics at Southern California University of Health Sciences

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Genetics Schools ranking. Located in Philadelphia, PA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Genetics here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people earned their degree in Genetics from this school. About 69% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $62,886. Full Genetics at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Report

Midwestern University-Glendale landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Genetics Schools ranking. Located in Glendale, AZ, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people earned their degree in Genetics from this school. About 62% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $77,154. Read More…

#4

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Genetics majors. University of Saint Joseph is a private nonprofit school located in West Hartford, CT. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 6 degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. About 50% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $67,243. Read full report on Genetics at University of Saint Joseph

John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Genetics majors. Located in South Bend, IN, this is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of degrees in Genetics here are earned online. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $106,467. Read full report on Genetics at John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences

Midwestern University-Downers Grove landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Genetics Schools ranking. Located in Downers Grove, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Genetics here are earned online. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $77,154. Read More…

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More Genetics Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Online Genetics Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Genetics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Genetics 730
Human/Medical Genetics 424
Molecular Genetics 278
Genome Sciences 199
Animal Genetics 59
Plant Genetics 32
Other Genetics 11
Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 101,585
Biochemistry & Biophysics 13,820
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 12,819
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11,175
Ecology & Systematics Biology 9,295

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*The average salary above is for the top 6 schools only.

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