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2023 Best Genetics Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina

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Finding the Best Genetics Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 44 degrees and certificates were awarded to genetics students who went to a North Carolina college or university. This makes it the #97 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Genetics Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in North Carolina to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 North Carolina

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

Top North Carolina Schools for a Master's in Genetics

Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Greensboro to be the best school for genetics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public college with a large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.

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#4

Duke University

Durham, NC

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Duke University is a great place for genetics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Read full report on Genetics at Duke University

Best Genetics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Genetics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 8
Florida 16
Georgia 18
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.

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 4 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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