Best Schools for Genetics

Genetics graduates earn a median of $67,575 within four years of graduating, ranking #181 out of 283 tracked majors — 8% above the median across all fields. There are 11 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 291 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates earn $87,608 while Iowa State University graduates earn $55,037 — a $32,571 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Genetics graduates see an average 10% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$67,575

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#181

of 283 Majors

291

Graduates

Genetics by State

Top Genetics Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public

$87,608

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

2yr: $44,356 (19)

1yr: $37,487 (25)

Acceptance: 86.9%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$83,484

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $23,351 (16)

1yr: $30,538 (38)

Acceptance: 65.3%

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$63,767

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $34,847 (32)

1yr: $21,648 (30)

Acceptance: 50.8%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public

$55,319

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 39.9%

Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public

$55,037

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$29,593

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 37.2%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics $33,743 Communication and Media Studies $33,623 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology $33,562 Gerontology $33,545 Education, Other $33,362 Theology and Religious Vocations, Other $32,973

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Genetics?

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ranks #1 for Genetics with median graduate earnings of $87,608 within four years of graduating. There are 11 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Genetics graduates earn?

Genetics graduates earn an average of $67,575 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $55,037 to $87,608 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Genetics program?

The average acceptance rate across Genetics programs is 62.4%. The most selective program is at University of Georgia with a 37.2% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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