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Genetics Schools in North Carolina

44 Genetics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Genetics is the 97th most popular major out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in North Carolina

Genetics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Master’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a genetics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of genetics majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in North Carolina

There are 10,520 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in genetics jobs.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in North Carolina

Genetics grads earn an average of $83,380 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,469. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,002 a year.

#2

Duke University

Durham
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke. An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $32,459.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,971 after graduation. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

44% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 74% of the teachers are full time.

Genetics Careers in NC

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Biological Science Professors 14% $65,550
Biological Scientists 10% $79,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to genetics.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General Biology 213
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 143
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 122
Ecology & Systematics Biology 70
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 52
Biotechnology 49
Zoology 25
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 24

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