Doctor’s Degrees in General Genetics
Education Levels of General Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 169 people earned their doctor's degree in general genetics. This earns it the #127 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 general genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 463 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 169 |
| Master’s Degree | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of General Genetics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general genetics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general genetics students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general genetics. About 51.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 82 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general genetics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular General Genetics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general genetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general genetics students seekinga doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from UNC Chapel Hill. About 80% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general genetics. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from UC Davis. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from Iowa State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from Yale. About 47% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general genetics. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from UW - Madison. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general genetics. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from UTHealth. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general genetics. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from UGA. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general genetics. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from UChicago. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general genetics. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from Columbia. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from K -State.
University of Iowa is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general genetics. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from Iowa.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from UF.
Stony Brook University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general genetics. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from SUNY Stony Brook. About 43% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Case Western Reserve University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general genetics. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from Case Western. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Howard University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from Howard.
Dartmouth College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general genetics. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from Dartmouth.
The 18th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tufts University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from Tufts.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general genetics from Michigan State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general genetics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human/Medical Genetics | 87 |
| Molecular Genetics | 56 |
| Genome Sciences | 23 |
| Animal Genetics | 18 |
| Plant Genetics | 9 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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