General Genetics Master’s Degrees
There are 37 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Genetics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 26.6% 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 | 474 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 88 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 168 |
Earnings of General Genetics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for General Genetics majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General Genetics. About 60.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 48 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Genetics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 39.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 6.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 21 | 26.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 26.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Genetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Genetics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Genetics students seeking a master's degree is University of Wisconsin-Madison. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in General Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 96 master's degrees in General Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Genetics. This school awarded 60 master'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.
Iowa State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in General Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Genetics. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in General Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in General Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 36 master'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 master's degrees in General Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in General Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 29 master'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 New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 28 master'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 Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master'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.
Auburn University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Genetics. This school awarded 17 master'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in General Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in General Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Genetics. This school awarded 12 master'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 California-Irvine is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master'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 Arizona comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Genetics. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in General Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Genetics. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in General Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Genetics. This school awarded 9 master'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 Rochester is a popular choice for General Genetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in General Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Genetics that also offer master’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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