Genetics at Cornell University
What traits are you looking for in a genetics school? To help you decide if Cornell University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's genetics program.Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and has a total student population of 23,620.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Genetics section at the bottom of this page.
Cornell Genetics Degrees Available
Cornell Genetics Rankings
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in genetics, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Concentrations Within Genetics
The following genetics concentations are available at Cornell University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Cornell University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal Genetics | 8 |
Related Majors
- Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
- Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
- General Biology
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
Careers That Genetics Grads May Go Into
A degree in genetics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NY, the home state for Cornell University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NY | Average Salary in NY |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists | 9,500 | $95,170 |
| Biological Science Professors | 4,590 | $102,800 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,360 | $148,460 |
| Biological Scientists | 690 | $89,000 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Notyourbroom under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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