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Genetics at Wayne State University

If you plan to study Genetics, consider the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wayne State University sits in Detroit, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 4 genetics degrees were awarded at Wayne State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Wayne State University

Distance learning is available at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Genetics Rankings at Wayne State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Wayne State University’s Genetics program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Genetics graduates at Wayne State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Genetics graduates at Wayne State University are 25% women (1) and 75% men (3).

Genetics Master’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 1 master’s genetics graduates at Wayne State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

Genetics Doctoral Program at Wayne State University

Of the 3 doctoral genetics graduates at Wayne State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Genetics Concentrations at Wayne State University

This Genetics program at Wayne State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Genome Sciences	4

Top-Paying Careers for Genetics Graduates

Those who complete Genetics program at Wayne State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.