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Genetics at University of Utah

If you are interested in studying Genetics, consider the program at University of Utah. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Utah is in Salt Lake City, UT.

During the most recent reporting year, 14 genetics degrees were awarded at University of Utah.

Online Class Availability at University of Utah

Online coursework is an option at University of Utah. Of 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Genetics Rankings at University of Utah

Use these rankings to compare University of Utah’s Genetics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#1 of 1
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Value	Utah	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nationwide	#4 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 41

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#1 of 1
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Value	Utah	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nationwide	#4 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 41

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Genetics graduates at University of Utah, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Genetics graduates at University of Utah are 93% women (13) and 7% men (1).

Genetics Master’s Program at University of Utah

Among the 10 master’s genetics graduates at University of Utah, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	3

Minority students account for 30% of Genetics master’s degree recipients at University of Utah, below the national average of 30%.*

Genetics Doctoral Program at University of Utah

Of the 4 doctoral genetics degrees awarded at University of Utah, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 50% of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at University of Utah, higher than 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 Utah

This Genetics program at University of Utah breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Human/Medical Genetics	14

Best-Paid Careers for Genetics Graduates

Those who complete Genetics program at University of Utah pursue many career paths. Here are 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.