Genetics Schools in Virginia

6 students earned Genetics degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Genetics is the 244th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3
Post-Master’s Certificate	2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	2
Master’s Degree	1

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 16.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 33.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
• Other Races: 33.3%

Jobs for Genetics Grads in Virginia

5,470 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to genetics.

Wages for Genetics Jobs in Virginia

In this state, genetics grads earn an average of $93,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

Most Popular Genetics Programs in VA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Genetics Careers in VA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary
Medical Scientists	20%	$89,220
Biological Science Professors	19%	$69,400

Related Majors in Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in VA
General Biology	3,513
Neurobiology & Neurosciences	452
Physiology & Pathology Sciences	342
Biochemistry & Biophysics	255
Other Biological Sciences	162
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics	101
Microbiology Science & Immunology	61
Biotechnology	37

View all majors related to Genetics

View Nationwide Genetics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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