Molecular Genetics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Molecular Genetics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 33.8% of Molecular Genetics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Molecular Genetics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 278 students earned theirMolecular Genetics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Molecular Genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 191 |
| Master’s Degree | 22 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 65 |
Earnings of Molecular Genetics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Molecular Genetics of $57,533 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Molecular Genetics students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Molecular Genetics. About 53.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30 |
| Women | 35 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Molecular Genetics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 5 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 6.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 22 | 33.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 33.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Molecular Genetics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Molecular Genetics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Molecular Genetics students seeking a doctor's degree is Michigan State University. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Molecular Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Molecular 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.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Molecular 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.
Duke University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor College of Medicine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Fredonia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Black Hills State University is a popular choice for Molecular Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cedar Crest College is a popular choice for Molecular Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Molecular 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.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Forest University is a popular choice for Molecular Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Molecular 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.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Genetics. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Molecular Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Molecular Genetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Genetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Molecular Genetics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Genetics, General | 730 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 424 |
| 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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