Master’s Degrees in Genetics
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Education Levels of Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 451 people earned their master's degree in genetics. This makes it the 170th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 451 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 339 |
| Graduate Certificate | 93 |
Earnings of Genetics Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in genetics is $78,684. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $78,684 to a high of $78,684.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in genetics is $41,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $41,000.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in genetics. About 73.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 119 |
| Women | 332 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 276 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 37 |
Most Popular Genetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in genetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for genetics students seekinga master's degree is Manchester University. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,504 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,435 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in genetics from Manchester University. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in genetics from Johns Hopkins. About 82% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in genetics from Yale. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in genetics from UW - Madison. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in genetics from Pitt. About 88% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in genetics from UChicago. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in genetics from U-M. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in genetics from Tulane. About 76% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from U of U. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from UC. About 91% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from Stanford. About 77% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is LIU Post. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from LIU Post. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in genetics from IUPUI.
Emory University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in genetics from Emory. About 92% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandeis University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,104 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in genetics from Brandeis. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Miami comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in genetics from U Miami. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in genetics from UofSC. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,509 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in genetics from Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in genetics from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Genetics Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 215 | |
| 101 | |
| 80 | |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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