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Genetics Schools in Washington

34 students earned Genetics degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Genetics is the 169th most popular major out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 70.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in Washington

9,710 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 Washington

A typical salary for a genetics grad in the state is $85,990, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,093 after graduation. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 56% of students get financical aid.

Genetics Careers in WA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 19% $78,680
Biological Science Professors 19% $68,110
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Biological Scientists 11% $79,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Biology 1,675
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 389
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 305
Ecology & Systematics Biology 213
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 149
Microbiology Science & Immunology 123
Zoology 59
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 32

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