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Genetics Schools in Pennsylvania

72 students earned Genetics degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Genetics is the 226th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 52.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 16,360 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in genetics jobs.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a genetics grad in the state is $94,510, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at USciences. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,569. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Thomas Jefferson University.

#4

Cedar Crest College

Allentown
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,433 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. 83% of the teachers are full time.

Genetics Careers in PA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biology 4,681
Biochemistry & Biophysics 791
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 785
Other Biological Sciences 529
Ecology & Systematics Biology 212
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 184
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 178
Microbiology Science & Immunology 147

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