Genetics Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Genetics is offered at 93 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Genetics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 28.9% of Genetics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,733 people earned theirGenetics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 740 |
| Master’s Degree | 612 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 381 |
Earnings of Genetics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Genetics of $57,533 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,852 |
| 4 years | $57,533 |
| 5 years | $73,410 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Genetics majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Genetics. About 57.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 161 |
| Women | 220 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Genetics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 50.1% |
| Asian | 24 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 110 | 28.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Genetics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 104 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Genetics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Genetics students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin-Madison. This school awarded 143 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 60 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 60 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern California University of Health Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 43 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Genetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Genetics. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in Genetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in Genetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Genetics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Genetics, General | 730 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 424 |
| Molecular Genetics | 278 |
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 199 |
| Animal Genetics | 59 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Genetics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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