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Genetics at Augustana University

If you are interested in studying Genetics, take a look at what Augustana University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Augustana University sits in Sioux Falls, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 genetics degrees were awarded at Augustana University.

Online & Distance Learning at Augustana University

Online coursework is an option at Augustana University. Among 2,390 students, 106 (4%) studied exclusively online and 956 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Genetics graduates at Augustana University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Genetics graduates at Augustana University are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).

Genetics Master’s Program at Augustana University

Of the 10 master’s genetics graduates at Augustana University, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics master’s degree recipients at Augustana University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Genetics master’s degree recipients at Augustana University, below the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Genetics Concentrations at Augustana University

This Genetics program at Augustana University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Human/Medical Genetics	10

Best-Paid Careers for Genetics Graduates

Students who finish Genetics program at Augustana University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Genetics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550
Genetic Counselors	$58,726
Biologists	$54,070

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.