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Genetics Schools in Connecticut

60 Genetics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Genetics major is the 56th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 58.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.3%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in Connecticut

There are 3,300 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in genetics jobs.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in Connecticut

Genetics grads earn an average of $104,320 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Connecticut that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Yale.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#3

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

Genetics Careers in CT

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Medical Scientists 11% $111,840
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $156,340
Biological Science Professors 9% $97,520
Biological Scientists 7% $91,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
General Biology 113
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 88
Ecology & Systematics Biology 82
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 76
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 72
Microbiology Science & Immunology 57
Biochemistry & Biophysics 53
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 43

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