Doctor’s Degrees in Molecular Genetics
Education Levels of Molecular Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 56 people earned their doctor's degree in molecular genetics. This earns it the #212 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 molecular genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 196 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Molecular Genetics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for molecular genetics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for molecular genetics majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in molecular genetics. About 57.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 32 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of molecular genetics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 27 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Molecular Genetics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in molecular genetics. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
The most popular school in the United States for molecular genetics students seekinga doctor's degree is Baylor College of Medicine. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in molecular genetics from Baylor College of Medicine. About 50% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for molecular genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in molecular genetics from WUSTL. About 85% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duke University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular genetics. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in molecular genetics from Duke. About 41% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for molecular genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in molecular genetics from Ohio State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Oregon Health & Science University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in molecular genetics from OHSU.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular genetics. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in molecular genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for molecular genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in molecular genetics from Pitt.
The 12th most popular school in the country for molecular genetics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan Technological University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in molecular genetics from Michigan Tech.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to molecular genetics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Genetics | 169 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 87 |
| Genome Sciences | 23 |
| Animal Genetics | 18 |
| Other Genetics | 12 |
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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