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Genetics Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 68 students earned their Genetics degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Genetics is the 232nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Bachelor’s Degree 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of genetics majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.2%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in New York

16,140 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to genetics.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in New York

In this state, genetics grads earn an average of $95,170. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 8 colleges in New York that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

#2

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,055 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,138 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

#3

LIU Post

Brookville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,069. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,779 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,048 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $57,648 after graduation. 83% of students get financical aid.

Genetics Careers in NY

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 23% $86,790
Medical Scientists 18% $78,900
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Biological Scientists 12% $88,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
General Biology 7,502
Biochemistry & Biophysics 837
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 815
Ecology & Systematics Biology 667
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 417
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 403
Other Biological Sciences 313
Biotechnology 230

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