24 Best Private PhD Genetics Universities in the USA

Compare 67 programs at 24 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1853

US #1 QS World #123 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,786/yr
Admission rate: 12%
Earnings (10yr): $86,182
Students: 7,857

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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1967

US #3 QS World #174 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,190/yr
Admission rate: 37%
Earnings (10yr): $87,989
Students: 6,437

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Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire · Private University · Est. 1769

US #7 QS World #223 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,519/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $97,434
Students: 4,541

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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida · Private University · Est. 1925

US #8 QS World #250 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,244/yr
Admission rate: 19%
Earnings (10yr): $75,328
Students: 12,913

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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1852

US #9 QS World #251 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $39,998/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,214
Students: 7,061

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Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana · Private University · Est. 1834

US #16 QS World #461 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $39,949/yr
Admission rate: 14%
Earnings (10yr): $63,268
Students: 7,767

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1754

US #58 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,590/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $102,491
Students: 8,973

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Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,402/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,238
Students: 18,248

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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1636

US #74 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,066/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $101,817
Students: 7,601

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George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1821

US #77 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,586/yr
Admission rate: 47%
Earnings (10yr): $90,873
Students: 11,182

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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1850

US #88 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,278/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $79,042
Students: 6,331

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Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1701

US #89 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,777/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $100,533
Students: 6,758

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Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland · Private University · Est. 1876

US #93 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,809/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $87,555
Students: 5,693

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Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private University · Est. 1865

US #98 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,690/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $104,043
Students: 15,995

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University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1890

US #114 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,860/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $91,885
Students: 7,569

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Duke University

Durham, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1838

US #129 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,612/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $97,800
Students: 6,442

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Stanford University

Stanford, California · Private University · Est. 1885

US #198 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,807/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $124,080
Students: 7,554

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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #208 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,846/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $91,565
Students: 7,208

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Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1867

US #307 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $50,539/yr
Admission rate: 41%
Earnings (10yr): $63,066
Students: 10,108

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Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1824

US #321 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,928/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $77,449
Students: 3,755

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Wake Forest University

Winston Salem, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1834

US #499 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,719/yr
Admission rate: 22%
Earnings (10yr): $78,158
Students: 5,485

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Yeshiva University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1886

US #604 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $49,965/yr
Admission rate: 56%
Earnings (10yr): $71,353
Students: 2,852

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California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California · Private University · Est. 1891

US #634 Admissions open

Net price: $16,075/yr
Admission rate: 3%
Earnings (10yr): $128,566
Students: 987

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Graduates of Genetics programmes report a median $36,717 two years after finishing, across 15 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $21,216.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private PhD Genetics universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Washington University in St Louis, Case Western Reserve University, Dartmouth College. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private PhD Genetics universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private PhD Genetics universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private PhD Genetics universities in the USA

This page lists private PhD Genetics universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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