Genetics Master’s Degrees
There are 93 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Genetics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.7% of Genetics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Genetics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,733 students earned theirGenetics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 740 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 612 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 381 |
Earnings of Genetics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Genetics of $57,533 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,852 |
| 4 years | $57,533 |
| 5 years | $73,410 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 74.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 128 |
| Women | 368 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Genetics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 271 | 54.6% |
| Asian | 50 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 58 | 11.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Genetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 104 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Genetics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 143 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 96 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 96 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 60 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern California University of Health Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Genetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Genetics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Genetics, General | 730 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 424 |
| Molecular Genetics | 278 |
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 199 |
| Animal Genetics | 59 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Genetics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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