General Genetics at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study General Genetics, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 33 general genetics graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Genetics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Genetics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 79% women (26) and 21% men (7).
General Genetics Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 33 bachelor’s general genetics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 79% were women (26) and 21% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of General Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Genetics Graduates
Students who finish General Genetics program at Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Genetics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.