Doctor’s Degrees in Genetics
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Education Levels of Genetics Majors
In 2020-2021, 305 doctor's degrees were awarded to genetics majors. 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 | 356 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 305 |
| Graduate Certificate | 56 |
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 53.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 142 |
| Women | 163 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 149 |
| International Students | 73 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UChicago. Of these students, 33% were women and 22% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at UNC Chapel Hill. About 50% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UW - Madison. Of these students, 63% were women and 19% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Baylor College of Medicine. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Stanford. Of these students, 43% were women and 50% 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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Duke. About 38% of this group were women, and 31% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 50% were women.
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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at 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 $10,600 per year. The genetics program at Clemson University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The genetics program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The genetics program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Yale. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% 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 $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. The genetics program at Washington University in St Louis awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Johns Hopkins. Around 10% 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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Michigan State. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UGA.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Columbia. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The genetics program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% 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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The genetics program at Cornell University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to genetics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,568 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 763 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 742 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 696 |
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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