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Genetics Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 53 students earned their Genetics degrees in CA.

In this state, Genetics is the 162nd most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in California

Genetics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Master’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

In California, a genetics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of genetics majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 26.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 37.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.1%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in California

In this state, there are 49,320 people employed in jobs related to a genetics degree, compared to 274,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in California

Genetics grads earn an average of $102,550 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

In their early career, Stanford grads earn an average salary of $88,873. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,621 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
631 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $55,427.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. 74% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,542.

Genetics Careers in CA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to genetics.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 784
Ecology & Systematics Biology 220
Biochemistry & Biophysics 195
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 191
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 174
Biotechnology 174
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 129
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 87

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