by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Genetics Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 39 doctor's degrees in genetics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for genetics students working on their doctor's degree.
The genetics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Genetics Doctor's Degree Schools in California.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in genetics.
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in genetics needs to look into Stanford University. Located in the large suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in genetics from Stanford University
It's difficult to beat University of California - Davis if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in genetics. UC Davis is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Davis.More information about a doctorate in genetics from University of California - Davis
Explore all the Best Genetics Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 122 | 10 |
| Oregon | 107 | 5 |
Genetics is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human/Medical Genetics | 20 |
| General Genetics | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 186 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 164 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 144 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 114 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 110 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 100 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 63 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 61 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 60 |
| Zoology | 35 |