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Genetics Schools in Massachusetts

15 students earned Genetics degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Genetics major is the 234th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Massachusetts

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) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 26.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in Massachusetts

There are 24,160 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in genetics jobs.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a genetics grad in the state is $92,980, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $52,141 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,663.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $13,872. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

#3

Tufts University

Medford
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $37,494.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876.

Genetics Careers in MA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Biology 3,280
Biochemistry & Biophysics 758
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 721
Ecology & Systematics Biology 488
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 329
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 307
Biotechnology 290
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 222

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