Master’s Degrees in Genetics
Education Levels of Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 474 people earned their master's degree in genetics. This makes it the 170th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 738 |
| Master’s Degree | 474 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 374 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
| Basic Certificate | 44 |
Earnings of Genetics Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in genetics is $84,945. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $79,751 and the high is $85,029.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for genetics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in genetics. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 128 |
| Women | 346 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 292 |
| International Students | 39 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Genetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in genetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for genetics students seekinga master's degree is Manchester University. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,517 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in genetics from Manchester University. Of these students, 78% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Manchester University genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in genetics from Johns Hopkins. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 84,945.
Yale University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in genetics from Yale. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,945.
The 4th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in genetics from UW - Madison. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. University of Wisconsin - Madison genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
The 5th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in genetics from Pitt. About 84% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
The 6th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in genetics from UChicago. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,945.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in genetics from U-M. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 84,945.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in genetics from Tulane. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at Tulane University of Louisiana make a median salary of 84,945.
University of Utah comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from U of U. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at University of Utah make a median salary of 84,945.
The 9th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,945.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from UC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 84,945.
The 9th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from Stanford. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Stanford University genetics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,945.
LIU Post is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetics from LIU Post. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at LIU Post make a median salary of 84,945.
The 14th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in genetics from IUPUI. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 84,945.
The 14th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in genetics from Emory. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at Emory University make a median salary of 84,945.
The 16th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandeis University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in genetics from Brandeis. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at Brandeis University make a median salary of 84,945.
The 16th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in genetics from U Miami. About 43% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at University of Miami make a median salary of 84,945.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetics. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in genetics from UofSC. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UofSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,945.
The 16th most popular school in the country for genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Thomas Jefferson University. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in genetics from Thomas Jefferson University. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Thomas Jefferson University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,945.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetics. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in genetics from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in genetics at University of North Carolina at Greensboro make a median salary of 84,945.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to genetics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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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