Genetics Schools in Washington

In 2022-2023, 43 students earned their Genetics degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Genetics is the 103rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Washington

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	12
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	12
Master’s Degree	6

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 7.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
• White: 67.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
• Other Races: 7.0%

Jobs for Genetics Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 9,710 people employed in jobs related to a genetics degree, compared to 274,990 nationwide.

Wages for Genetics Jobs in Washington

Genetics grads earn an average of $85,990 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

Most Popular Genetics Programs in WA

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

Genetics Careers in WA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
Medical Scientists	19%	$78,680
Biological Science Professors	19%	$68,110

Related Majors in Washington

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WA
General Biology	96
Ecology & Systematics Biology	79
Physiology & Pathology Sciences	33
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics	32
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences	24
Botany/Plant Biology	22
Biochemistry & Biophysics	17
Neurobiology & Neurosciences	14

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View Nationwide Genetics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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