Genetics at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
If you are interested in studying genetics, you may want to check out the program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has a total student population of 32,277. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 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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Pitt Genetics Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Genetics
- Doctorate Degree in Genetics
Pitt Genetics Rankings
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in genetics, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Genetics Student Demographics at Pitt
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
Pitt Genetics Master’s Program
Of the students who received a genetics master's degree from Pitt, 58% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level. In the genetics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of degree recipients. That is 6% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in genetics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Related Majors
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Physiology & Pathology Sciences
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 PA, the home state for University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Occupation | Jobs in PA | Average Salary in PA |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists | 7,970 | $114,370 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,480 | $147,810 |
| Biological Science Professors | 3,250 | $94,510 |
| Biological Scientists | 660 | $73,550 |
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 Crazypaco under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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