Genetics Schools in Colorado

7 Genetics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Genetics is the 174th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate	5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 14.3%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
• White: 71.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Genetics Grads in Colorado

There are 4,410 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in genetics jobs.

Wages for Genetics Jobs in Colorado

Genetics grads earn an average of $74,370 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

Most Popular Genetics Programs in CO

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Genetics Careers in CO

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title	CO Job Growth	CO Median Salary
Biological Science Professors	32%	$70,770
Medical Scientists	24%	$59,350

Related Majors in Colorado

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

Major	Annual Graduates in CO
General Biology	222
Microbiology Science & Immunology	83
Ecology & Systematics Biology	48
Physiology & Pathology Sciences	47
Biochemistry & Biophysics	44
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences	42
Pharmacology & Toxicology	35
Zoology	17

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View Nationwide Genetics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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