Master’s Degrees in Human/Medical Genetics
Education Levels of Human/Medical Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 215 people earned their master's degree in human/medical genetics. This earns it the #407 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in human/medical genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 215 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 87 |
| Graduate Certificate | 43 |
Earnings of Human/Medical Genetics Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for human/medical genetics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in human/medical genetics. About 79.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 45 |
| Women | 170 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human/medical genetics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 149 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Human/Medical Genetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in human/medical genetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for human/medical genetics students seekinga master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from U-M. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for human/medical genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from Pitt. Of these students, 84% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human/medical genetics. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from Tulane. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LIU Post comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human/medical genetics. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from LIU Post. Of these students, 83% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human/medical genetics. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from UC. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human/medical genetics. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from U of U. Of these students, 83% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human/medical genetics. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from Stanford. About 65% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for human/medical genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from Emory. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human/medical genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from IUPUI. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for human/medical genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from U Miami. Of these students, 43% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandeis University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human/medical genetics. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from Brandeis. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Thomas Jefferson University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human/medical genetics. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human/medical genetics. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from UofSC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human/medical genetics. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from UAMS. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for human/medical genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from UNC Greensboro. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human/medical 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, 7 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from UW - Madison. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Connecticut comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human/medical genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from UCONN. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for human/medical genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from UChicago. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human/medical genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from VCU.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human/medical 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, 3 people received their master's degree in human/medical genetics from UW Seattle. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to human/medical genetics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Genome Sciences | 143 |
| General Genetics | 69 |
| Molecular Genetics | 24 |
| Other Genetics | 14 |
| Animal Genetics | 5 |
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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