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2023 Best Genetics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Genetics Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, genetics was ranked #157 in the country. In fact 717 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Genetics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the genetics doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Genetics Doctor's Degree Schools

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in the Southeast Region for genetics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best genetics schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

Duke University

Durham, NC

Out of the 12 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means North Carolina State University is a great place for genetics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Out of the 12 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#6

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for genetics students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Athens.

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#8

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for genetics students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. VCU is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Richmond.

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#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. WVU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.

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Best Genetics Colleges by State

Explore the best genetics colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 8
Florida 16
Georgia 18
North Carolina 44
Tennessee 1
Louisiana 14
Alabama 2
South Carolina 20
Arkansas 8
West Virginia 1

Genetics is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Genetics

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 8,920
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 3,221
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 2,488
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2,290
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,964

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 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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