Genetics at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Genetics, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 43 genetics degrees were awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Genetics Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Students who complete Purdue University-Main Campus’s Genetics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,698 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Genetics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Genetics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Genetics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 74% women (32) and 26% men (11).
Genetics Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 43 bachelor’s genetics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 74% were women (32) and 26% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Genetics Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The Genetics program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Genetics | 33 |
| Plant Genetics | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Genetics Graduates
Graduates of the Genetics program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.