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Genetics Schools in Virginia

8 students earned Genetics degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 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
Master’s Degree 3
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

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 100.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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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.

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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.

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

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,490. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

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
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180

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

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