Master’s Degrees in Genetics
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Education Levels of Genetics Majors
In 2020-2021, 356 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 | 356 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 305 |
| Graduate Certificate | 56 |
Earnings of Genetics Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in genetics is $78,684. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $78,684 to a high of $78,684.
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 72.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 99 |
| Women | 257 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 207 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
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 $33,178 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Manchester University. Of these students, 85% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in genetics from Johns Hopkins. About 69% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The genetics program at Yale University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at UW - Madison. Of these students, 70% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. The genetics program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in genetics from UChicago. About 19% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in genetics from U-M. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Tulane. About 79% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at U of U. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The genetics program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The genetics program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The genetics program at Stanford University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is LIU Post. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from LIU Post. About 100% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in genetics from IUPUI. About 80% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Emory. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Brandeis University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in genetics from Brandeis. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at U Miami. Of these students, 44% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 16th 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 $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at UofSC.
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 $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. The genetics program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 8 master'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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 6,968 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2,134 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1,932 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,686 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,552 |
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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