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Genetics at University of Oregon

Genetics at University of Oregon

If you plan to study Genetics, you may want to check out the program at University of Oregon. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Oregon is located in Eugene, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 genetics degrees were granted at University of Oregon.

Studying Online at University of Oregon

Many students take online classes at University of Oregon. Among 24,404 students, 648 (3%) studied exclusively online and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Genetics graduates at University of Oregon, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Genetics graduates at University of Oregon are 55% women (16) and 45% men (13).

Genetics Master’s Program at University of Oregon

Among the 29 master’s genetics graduates at University of Oregon, 55% were women (16) and 45% were men (13).

University of Oregon gender breakdown of Genetics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics master’s degree recipients at University of Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 8
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Genetics majors at University of Oregon

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Genetics master’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, above the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Genetics Concentrations at University of Oregon

This Genetics program at University of Oregon breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Genome Sciences 29

Highest-Paying Careers for Genetics Graduates

Graduates of the Genetics program at University of Oregon pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Genetics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
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

References

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