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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students received their master's degree in genetics.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Genetics section at the bottom of this page.
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Cornell Genetics Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Genetics
- Doctorate Degree in Genetics
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.
Genetics Student Demographics at Cornell
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Cornell University.
Cornell Genetics Master’s Program
In the genetics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 25% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in genetics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Related Majors
- Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
- Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- General Biology
- 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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