Doctor’s Degrees in Genetics
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Education Levels of Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 339 people earned their doctor's degree in genetics. This earns it the #67 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for genetics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for genetics majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in genetics. About 56.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 148 |
| Women | 191 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 181 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Genetics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in genetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for genetics students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UChicago. Of these students, 42% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baylor College of Medicine is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Baylor College of Medicine. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UW - Madison. Of these students, 54% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Stanford. Of these students, 46% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Duke. About 65% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UC Davis. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Iowa State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Iowa State.
The 8th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Clemson.
Yale University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Yale. Of these students, 54% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Johns Hopkins. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from WUSTL. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UTHealth. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UW Seattle. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Michigan State.
University of Georgia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UGA.
Kansas State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from K -State.
The 17th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Columbia. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Cornell.
The 17th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Ohio State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Genetics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 120 | |
| 102 | |
| 63 | |
| 18 | |
| 13 |
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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