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2023 Best Genetics Master's Degree Schools in New York

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$78,684 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Genetics Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 55 degrees and certificates were awarded to genetics students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #154 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Best Genetics Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools in New York

The following schools top our list of the Best Genetics Master's Degree Colleges.

Top New York Schools for a Master's in Genetics

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our analysis found Cornell University to be the best school for genetics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the # 2 spot on the list. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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#3

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Rochester landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Rochester.

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#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

The excellent master’s degree programs at Stony Brook University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best genetics schools in New York. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

LIU Post

Brookville, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means LIU Post is a great place for genetics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo ranked #6 on this year’s Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo.

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Best Genetics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 46
Maryland 38
New Jersey 15
District of Columbia 5

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

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 6 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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