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Genetics Schools in Pennsylvania

46 students earned Genetics degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Genetics is the 127th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of genetics majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 16,360 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in genetics jobs.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a genetics grad in the state is $94,510, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at USciences. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,779 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,569.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

Genetics Careers in PA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biology 467
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 135
Ecology & Systematics Biology 134
Microbiology Science & Immunology 92
Other Biological Sciences 92
Biotechnology 82
Biochemistry & Biophysics 68
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 66

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