Best Genetics Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$56,181
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,385
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Georgia
Grad rate: 87.6% |
GA | +$296,229 | $63,674 | $27,436 | $20,375 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of California-Davis
Grad rate: 85.7% |
CA | -$46,543 | $48,251 | $38,067 | $14,293 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grad rate: 89.3% |
WI | -$63,800 | $45,714 | $27,770 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Iowa State University
Grad rate: 75.0% |
IA | -$78,557 | $44,194 | $23,309 | $21,631 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Grad rate: 77.1% |
NH | -$87,969 | $46,337 | $34,567 | $26,994 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 87.9% |
OH | -$131,701 | $42,711 | $29,320 | $21,216 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Michigan State University
Grad rate: 81.9% |
MI | -$144,530 | $42,575 | $30,528 | $25,125 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Texas A&M University-College Station
Grad rate: 83.7% |
TX | -$192,575 | $40,037 | $32,085 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Genetics Degrees by State
Browse Genetics programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.