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Genetics Schools in Connecticut

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

As a degree choice, Genetics is the 103rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Bachelor’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 59.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in Connecticut

3,300 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 Connecticut

In this state, genetics grads earn an average of $104,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 4 colleges in Connecticut that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,296. In their early career, Yale grads earn an average salary of $72,046. 61% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,144 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. In their early career, University of New Haven grads earn an average salary of $45,887. This private school has an average net price of $35,735.

#4

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. 96% of the teachers are full time.

Genetics Careers in CT

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Medical Scientists 11% $111,840
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $156,340
Biological Science Professors 9% $97,520
Biological Scientists 7% $91,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
General Biology 987
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 280
Ecology & Systematics Biology 212
Biochemistry & Biophysics 182
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 163
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 111
Zoology 107
Microbiology Science & Immunology 60

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