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Genetics at University of Chicago

If you are interested in studying Genetics, take a look at what University of Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 genetics degrees were awarded at University of Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Genetics Rankings at University of Chicago

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Chicago’s Genetics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#1 of 1
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 9
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#16 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#17 of 41

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#1 of 1
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 9
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#16 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#17 of 41

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Genetics graduates at University of Chicago, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Genetics graduates at University of Chicago are 62% women (18) and 38% men (11).

Genetics Master’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 13 master’s genetics degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Genetics master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, above the national average of 30%.*

Genetics Doctoral Program at University of Chicago

Among the 16 doctoral genetics graduates at University of Chicago, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, 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 University of Chicago

The Genetics program at University of Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Genetics	12
Molecular Genetics	11
Human/Medical Genetics	6

Highest-Paying Careers for Genetics Graduates

Students who finish Genetics program at University of Chicago work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.