New Hampshire · Genetics

Best colleges for Genetics in New Hampshire

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth College award the most Genetics degrees and certificates in New Hampshire: 19 and 6 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 New Hampshire colleges offer Genetics and award 25 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Genetics program focuses on the study of DNA structures and expressions, exploring how these variations contribute to differences among organisms. This field is ideal for students interested in biological and biomedical sciences,…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 26.08
States offered
37
with a program page
Degrees / yr
25
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$51,693
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$14,689
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
86%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Genetic Counselors
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of New Hampshire
Durham Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$51,6931976%—$26,994

Colleges awarding the most Genetics degrees in New Hampshire

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of New Hampshire
Durham Public
19$51,693
2Dartmouth College
Hanover Private not-for-profit
6Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Genetic Counselors (SOC 29-9092).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+9.3%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$98,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Genetic Counselors earn in New Hampshire

Jobs in New Hampshire
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Genetics programs in New Hampshire.

Which New Hampshire colleges award the most Genetics degrees?+

University of New Hampshire (19 graduates a year) and Dartmouth College (6 graduates a year) award the most Genetics degrees and certificates in New Hampshire, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 New Hampshire colleges offer Genetics.

What is the focus of the Genetics program?+

The Genetics program focuses on the study of DNA structures and expressions, exploring how these variations contribute to differences among organisms. This field is ideal for students interested in biological and biomedical sciences,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, critical thinking, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Genetic Counselors?+

The national job outlook is about +9.3% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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