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Genetics Schools in Virginia

8 students earned Genetics degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Genetics is the 165th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 100.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in Virginia

5,470 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to genetics.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in Virginia

In this state, genetics grads earn an average of $93,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,490. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

Genetics Careers in VA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General Biology 426
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 273
Other Biological Sciences 162
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 55
Microbiology Science & Immunology 40
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 23
Ecology & Systematics Biology 20
Biochemistry & Biophysics 18

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