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Genetics Schools in California

156 Genetics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Genetics is the 199th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Master’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.9%
  • White: 36.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.2%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in California

49,320 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to genetics.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in California

A typical salary for a genetics grad in the state is $102,550, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,621 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. This public school has an average net price of $12,209. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,679 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
631 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation. 72% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $129,420 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

Genetics Careers in CA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 14,026
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 2,320
Biochemistry & Biophysics 2,064
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,537
Ecology & Systematics Biology 730
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 595
Microbiology Science & Immunology 594
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 353

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