Doctor’s Degrees in Genetics
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Education Levels of Genetics Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 305 students earned their doctor's degree in genetics. This earns it the #67 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 799 |
| Master’s Degree | 356 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 305 |
| Graduate Certificate | 56 |
| Basic Certificate | 27 |
Earnings of Genetics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for genetics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in genetics. About 53.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 142 |
| Women | 163 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 149 |
| International Students | 73 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Genetics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in genetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for genetics students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at UChicago. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. The genetics program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 44,600 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at UW - Madison. About 63% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baylor College of Medicine comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The genetics program at Baylor College of Medicine awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The genetics program at Stanford University awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duke University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. The genetics program at Duke University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at UC Davis. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The genetics program at Iowa State University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Clemson University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Roughly 26,400 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Clemson.
The 10th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UW Seattle. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from UTHealth. Of these students, 80% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The genetics program at Yale University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washington University in St Louis is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from WUSTL. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The genetics program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at Michigan State. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in genetics. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at UGA.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The genetics program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Kansas State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to genetics majors at K -State.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Ohio State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Cornell University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in genetics. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in genetics from Cornell.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to genetics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,568 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 763 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 742 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 696 |
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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