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Genetics Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 18 students earned their Genetics degrees in GA.

In this state, Genetics is the 139th most popular major out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.2%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in Georgia

3,490 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to genetics.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in Georgia

In this state, genetics grads earn an average of $75,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 2 colleges in Georgia that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,858 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,257.

Genetics Careers in GA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 20% $78,790
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Biological Scientists 9% $71,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
General Biology 262
Ecology & Systematics Biology 180
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 111
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 38
Molecular Medicine 22
Biochemistry & Biophysics 21
Microbiology Science & Immunology 19
Botany/Plant Biology 14

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