General Genetics Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 37 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Genetics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.8% of General Genetics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Genetics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 730 degrees were awarded toGeneral Genetics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 474 |
| Master’s Degree | 88 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 168 |
Earnings of General Genetics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in General Genetics of $57,533 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 73.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 127 |
| Women | 347 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Genetics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 62.7% |
| Asian | 56 | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 32 | 6.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Genetics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Genetics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. 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 General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. 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 General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Genetics. This school awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
Yale University is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. 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 General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Genetics. This school awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
Washington State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
Auburn University is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in General 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 General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in General 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 Iowa is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in General Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in General Genetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Genetics that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human/Medical Genetics | 424 |
| Molecular Genetics | 278 |
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 199 |
| Animal Genetics | 59 |
| Plant Genetics | 32 |
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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