Bachelor’s Degrees in Genetics
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Education Levels of Genetics Majors
In 2018-2019, 666 bachelor's degrees were awarded to genetics majors. This makes it the 183rd 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 | 666 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 343 |
| Master’s Degree | 280 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
| Basic Certificate | 8 |
Earnings of Genetics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in genetics is $31,250. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $29,225 and the high is $32,975.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in genetics is $24,016. 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, $26,216 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,500.
The median monthly payment of a genetics graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $249.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in genetics. About 65.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 230 |
| Women | 436 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 446 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
Most Popular Genetics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 25 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. Each year, around 44,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from UW - Madison. Of these students, 66% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 68,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,677 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Texas A&M College Station. About 66% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 38,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 71 bachelor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at UC Davis. About 75% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 49,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,858 per year.
The genetics program at Michigan State University awarded 54 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 5th 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 $10,197 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 49 bachelor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Ohio State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 25,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year.
The genetics program at Clemson University awarded 47 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Roughly 33,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,758 per year.
The genetics program at Iowa State University awarded 46 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
University of Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 38,900 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 2018-2019 academic year, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from UGA. Of these students, 59% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Roughly 50,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,736 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 39 bachelor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 64% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 36,300 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 $9,095 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from NC State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 45,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,208 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 bachelor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Purdue. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Roughly 14,700 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 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from UNH. About 77% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,844 per year.
The genetics program at New Mexico State University - Main Campus awarded 15 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Fredonia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 4,400 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 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from SUNY Fredonia. Of these students, 50% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washington State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,953 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,493 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Wazzu. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio Wesleyan University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at OWU. About 62% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Haven is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year.
The genetics program at University of New Haven awarded 8 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from UAB. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 36,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
The genetics program at University of California - Irvine awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cedar Crest College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,774 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,287 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in genetics from Cedar Crest.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| General Biology | 82,869 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 11,911 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8,341 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 5,549 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,135 |
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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