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Genetics at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Genetics at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

If you plan to study Genetics, you may want to check out the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is in Seattle, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 18 genetics degrees were awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Of 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Genetics Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Use these rankings to compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Genetics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Nationwide #2 of 40
Best Value Far Western (Region) #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 41

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Nationwide #2 of 40
Best Value Far Western (Region) #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 41

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Genetics graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Genetics graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 72% women (13) and 28% men (5).

Genetics Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Of the 7 master’s genetics degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus gender breakdown of Genetics Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Genetics majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Minority students account for 43% of Genetics master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Genetics Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 11 doctoral genetics graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus gender breakdown of Genetics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Genetics majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Minority students account for 18% of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, below 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 Washington-Seattle Campus

The Genetics program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Human/Medical Genetics 7
Other Genetics 11

Best-Paid Careers for Genetics Graduates

Those who complete Genetics program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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

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