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2023 Most Popular Genetics Schools in the New England Region

10 Colleges
$37,487 Avg Salary
$27,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Genetics School for You

Genetics is the #206 most popular major in the country with 1,543 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Genetics Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the New England Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Genetics program at each school on the list.

Check out the genetics programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the New England Region .

#1

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Our analysis found Yale University to be the most popular school for genetics students who want to pursue a degree in the New England Region . Yale is a large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.

Full Genetics at Yale University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Connecticut. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Genetics Schools in the New England Region list. UCONN is a very large public school located in the suburb of Storrs.

Full Genetics at University of Connecticut Report

The excellent programs at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best genetics schools in the New England Region . Located in the small suburb of Durham, UNH is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, genetics majors at UNH accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Genetics at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Report

#4

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Brandeis University is a great place for genetics students. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.

Read full report on Genetics at Brandeis University

#5

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of New Haven. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Genetics Schools in the New England Region list. University of New Haven is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Haven.

Full Genetics at University of New Haven Report

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Genetics Schools in the New England Region ranking. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.

Full Genetics at Harvard University Report

#6

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT

With a ranking of #6, University of Saint Joseph did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for genetics students. Located in the suburb of West Hartford, USJ is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Genetics at University of Saint Joseph

#8

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Genetics Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Full Genetics at Tufts University Report

#8

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular genetics programs. Dartmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover.

Full Genetics at Dartmouth College Report

#10

Boston University

Boston, MA

With a ranking of #10, Boston University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for genetics students. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

Full Genetics at Boston University Report

Best Genetics Colleges by State

Explore the best genetics schools for a specific state in the New England region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 15
Connecticut 67
New Hampshire 18

One of 14 majors within the area of study, genetics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 10 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Domaina.

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