Bachelor’s Degrees in Genetics
Education Levels of Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 738 people earned their bachelor's degree in genetics. This makes it the 176th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 738 |
| Master’s Degree | 474 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 374 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
| Basic Certificate | 44 |
Earnings of Genetics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in genetics is $31,800. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $29,030 and the high is $38,720.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in genetics is $35,954. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $40,168 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $31,739.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $428.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in genetics. About 71.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 214 |
| Women | 524 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 467 |
| International Students | 44 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
Most Popular Genetics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in genetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for genetics students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from UW - Madison. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. University of Wisconsin - Madison genetics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,800.
University of California - Davis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from UC Davis. Of these students, 67% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,800.
Michigan State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Michigan State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,800.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 60% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,800.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 80% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,800.
Clemson University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Clemson. Of these students, 75% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,800.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Ohio State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,800.
The 8th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from UGA. About 65% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in genetics at University of Georgia make a median salary of 31,800.
North Carolina State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from NC State. Of these students, 84% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,800.
Iowa State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Iowa State. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,800.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Purdue. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Purdue University - Main Campus genetics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,800.
Washington State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Wazzu. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Washington State University genetics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,800.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from UNH. About 93% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,800.
The 14th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from UAB. Of these students, 81% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in genetics at University of Alabama at Birmingham make a median salary of 31,800.
SUNY Fredonia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from SUNY Fredonia. Of these students, 60% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SUNY Fredonia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,800.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from NMSU Main Campus. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in genetics at New Mexico State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 31,800.
The 17th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from UC Irvine. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in genetics at University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 31,800.
University of New Haven comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from University of New Haven. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in genetics at University of New Haven make a median salary of 31,800.
The 19th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Florida Tech. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida Institute of Technology genetics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,800.
Cedar Crest College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Cedar Crest. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in genetics at Cedar Crest College make a median salary of 31,800.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to genetics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 85,460 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,092 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,367 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7,365 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,605 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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