Master’s Degrees in Molecular Genetics
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Education Levels of Molecular Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28 people earned their master's degree in molecular genetics. This earns it the #766 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 molecular genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 63 |
| Master’s Degree | 28 |
Earnings of Molecular Genetics Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in molecular genetics. About 71.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of molecular genetics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Molecular Genetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a master’s degree in molecular genetics. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The most popular school in the United States for molecular genetics students seekinga master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in molecular genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 100% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for molecular genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in molecular genetics from Ohio State.
University of Chicago is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular genetics. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 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 molecular genetics from UChicago. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for molecular genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Black Hills State University. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,998 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in molecular genetics from BHSU.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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