Genetics at West Virginia University
If you plan to study Genetics, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 2 genetics degrees were granted at West Virginia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Genetics Rankings at West Virginia University
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s Genetics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Genetics graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Genetics graduates at West Virginia University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).
Genetics Master’s Program at West Virginia University
Of the 1 master’s genetics degrees awarded at West Virginia 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 West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Genetics Doctoral Program at West Virginia University
Among the 1 doctoral genetics graduates at West Virginia University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Genetics Concentrations at West Virginia University
This Genetics program at West Virginia University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Genetics | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Genetics Graduates
Students who finish Genetics program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. 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.