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Genetics at Oregon Health & Science University

If you are interested in studying Genetics, you may want to check out the program at Oregon Health & Science University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Oregon Health & Science University is located in Portland, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2 genetics degrees were awarded at Oregon Health & Science University.

Online & Distance Learning at Oregon Health & Science University

Distance learning is available at Oregon Health & Science University. Of 2,942 students, 401 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 898 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Genetics Rankings at Oregon Health & Science University

These rankings give you a sense of how Oregon Health & Science University’s Genetics program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Genetics graduates at Oregon Health & Science University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Genetics graduates at Oregon Health & Science University are 100% women (2) and 0% men (0).

Genetics Doctoral Program at Oregon Health & Science University

Of the 2 doctoral genetics graduates at Oregon Health & Science University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Oregon Health & Science University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Oregon Health & Science University, above the national average of 18%.*

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

More Specific Genetics Concentrations at Oregon Health & Science University

This Genetics program at Oregon Health & Science University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Molecular Genetics	2

Best-Paid Careers for Genetics Graduates

Graduates of the Genetics program at Oregon Health & Science University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.