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Genetics at Columbia University in the City of New York

What traits are you looking for in a school for Genetics, consider the program at Columbia University in the City of New York. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Columbia University in the City of New York is in New York, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 genetics degrees were awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Online Class Availability at Columbia University in the City of New York

Online coursework is an option at Columbia University in the City of New York. Among 35,173 students, 1,499 (4%) studied exclusively online and 2,519 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Genetics Rankings at Columbia University in the City of New York

These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia University in the City of New York’s Genetics program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Genetics graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, by degree type.

Program-wide, Genetics graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York are 53% women (9) and 47% men (8).

Genetics Master’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 6 master’s genetics graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Genetics master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Genetics Doctoral Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 5 doctoral genetics degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific Genetics Concentrations at Columbia University in the City of New York

This Genetics program at Columbia University in the City of New York offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Genetics	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Genetics Graduates

Those who complete Genetics program at Columbia University in the City of New York pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Genetics graduates, 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.