Genetics Schools in Missouri

In 2022-2023, 36 students earned their Genetics degrees in MO.

As a degree choice, Genetics is the 233rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Missouri

Genetics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	16
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	16

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 5.6%
• Black or African American: 2.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
• White: 66.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 13.9%
• Other Races: 5.6%

Jobs for Genetics Grads in Missouri

4,040 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to genetics.

Wages for Genetics Jobs in Missouri

Genetics grads earn an average of $70,510 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

Most Popular Genetics Programs in MO

There are 2 colleges in Missouri that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Genetics Careers in MO

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title	MO Job Growth	MO Median Salary
Biological Science Professors	23%	$85,630
Medical Scientists	23%	$55,090

Related Majors in Missouri

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

Major	Annual Graduates in MO
General Biology	2,000
Biochemistry & Biophysics	240
Neurobiology & Neurosciences	130
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences	106
Ecology & Systematics Biology	70
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics	62
Other Biological Sciences	47
Microbiology Science & Immunology	38

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View Nationwide Genetics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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