Doctor’s Degrees in Genetics
Education Levels of Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 374 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 | 474 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 374 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
Earnings of Genetics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in genetics is $63,805. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $62,465 to a high of $65,145.
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 53.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 174 |
| Women | 200 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 187 |
| International Students | 84 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
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 $63,801 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, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Chicago genetics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,805.
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. About 80% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in genetics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 63,805.
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. About 50% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in genetics at Baylor College of Medicine make a median salary of 63,805.
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 $9,644 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, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in genetics at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 63,805.
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 $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Stanford. About 38% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,805.
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 $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Duke. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in genetics at Duke University make a median salary of 63,805.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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 40% were women. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,805.
Iowa State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Iowa State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in genetics at Iowa State University make a median salary of 63,805.
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 $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Clemson. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,805.
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 $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Yale. About 47% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in genetics at Yale University make a median salary of 63,805.
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 $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 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 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in genetics at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 63,805.
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 $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 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, 88% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WUSTL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,805.
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 $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UTHealth. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UTHealth graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,805.
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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 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 42% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in genetics at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 63,805.
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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Michigan State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in genetics at Michigan State University make a median salary of 63,805.
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. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in genetics at University of Georgia make a median salary of 63,805.
Kansas State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from K -State. Kansas State University genetics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,805.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Columbia. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York genetics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,805.
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 $65,204 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Cornell University genetics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,805.
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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 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 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,805.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| General Biology | 1,911 |
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| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
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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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