Master’s Degrees in Molecular Genetics
Education Levels of Molecular Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 24 people earned their master's degree in molecular genetics. This makes it the 766th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for molecular genetics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for molecular genetics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in molecular genetics. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of molecular genetics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Molecular Genetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a master’s degree in molecular genetics. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
Rutgers University - New Brunswick tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for molecular genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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 molecular genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 91% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular genetics. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in molecular genetics from Ohio State. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular genetics. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in molecular genetics from UChicago.
Duke University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular genetics. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in molecular genetics from Duke. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in molecular genetics from USC.
Black Hills State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular genetics. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,998 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in molecular genetics from BHSU. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to molecular genetics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human/Medical Genetics | 215 |
| Genome Sciences | 143 |
| General Genetics | 69 |
| Other Genetics | 14 |
| Animal Genetics | 5 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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