Master’s Degrees in Genetics
Education Levels of Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 474 people earned their master's degree in genetics. This makes it the 170th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in genetics is $84,945. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $79,751 and the high is $85,029.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for genetics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in genetics. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 128 |
| Women | 346 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 292 |
| International Students | 39 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Genetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in genetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for genetics students seekinga master's degree is Manchester University. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,517 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in genetics from Manchester University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Manchester University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,945.
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in genetics from Johns Hopkins. About 81% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Johns Hopkins University genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
Yale University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in genetics from Yale. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at Yale University make a median salary of 84,945.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in genetics from UW - Madison. About 60% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,945.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in genetics from Pitt. Of these students, 84% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,945.
University of Chicago comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in genetics from UChicago. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at University of Chicago make a median salary of 84,945.
The 6th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 genetics from U-M. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 genetics from Tulane. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tulane University of Louisiana genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 91% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 84,945.
The 9th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is LIU Post. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 genetics from LIU Post. Of these students, 83% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. LIU Post genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. 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 genetics from UC. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
University of Utah is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 genetics from U of U. Of these students, 83% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Utah genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
Stanford University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 genetics from Stanford. About 65% of this group were women, and 53% 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 $84,945.
Emory University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 genetics from Emory. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Emory University genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in 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 genetics from IUPUI. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
University of Miami comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. 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 genetics from U Miami. Of these students, 43% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Miami genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
Brandeis University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. 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 genetics from Brandeis. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brandeis University genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 genetics from Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at Thomas Jefferson University make a median salary of 84,945.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 genetics from UofSC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at University of South Carolina - Columbia make a median salary of 84,945.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 genetics from UAMS. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences make a median salary of 84,945.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to genetics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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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