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Genetics Schools in Florida

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

In terms of popularity, Genetics is the 211th most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Bachelor’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in Florida

6,830 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 Florida

A typical salary for a genetics grad in the state is $82,990, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Florida that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Miami

Coral Gables
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,135. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

Genetics Careers in FL

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Medical Scientists 28% $77,420
Biological Science Professors 21% $82,030
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Biological Scientists 13% $75,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
General Biology 6,451
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 813
Other Biological Sciences 654
Ecology & Systematics Biology 512
Microbiology Science & Immunology 450
Biochemistry & Biophysics 293
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 172
Zoology 118

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