Genetics Schools in Kentucky
In 2022-2023, 3 students earned their Genetics degrees in KY.
Gender Distribution
In Kentucky, a genetics major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of genetics majors in Kentucky is as follows:
- Asian: 0.0%
- Black or African American: 0.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
- White: 100.0%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Genetics Grads in Kentucky
1,620 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to genetics.

Wages for Genetics Jobs in Kentucky
A typical salary for a genetics grad in the state is $70,600, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

Genetics Careers in KY
Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:
Job Title | KY Job Growth | KY Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Biological Science Professors | 13% | $62,730 |
Medical Scientists | 11% | $72,780 |
Related Majors in Kentucky
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to genetics.
Major | Annual Graduates in KY |
---|---|
General Biology | 94 |
Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 43 |
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 31 |
Ecology & Systematics Biology | 23 |
Pharmacology & Toxicology | 19 |
Biochemistry & Biophysics | 13 |
Microbiology Science & Immunology | 13 |
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 7 |
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References
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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