Genetics at Washington University in St Louis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Genetics, consider the program at Washington University in St Louis. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 genetics graduations were recorded at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online Class Availability at Washington University in St Louis
Distance learning is available at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) studied exclusively online and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Genetics Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
These rankings give you a sense of how Washington University in St Louis’s Genetics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 41 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 40 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Genetics graduates at Washington University in St Louis, by degree type.
Program-wide, Genetics graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 43% women (10) and 57% men (13).
Genetics Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 23 doctoral genetics degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 43% were women (10) and 57% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
Minority students account for 13% of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, 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 Washington University in St Louis
The Genetics program at Washington University in St Louis offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Molecular Genetics | 16 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Genetics Graduates
Graduates of the Genetics program at Washington University in St Louis pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.