Genetics
Offered at 150 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 26 | $39,703 | $69,265 | $20,000 |
| Master's | 49 | $78,939 | — | — |
| Doctoral | 57 | — | — | — |
| Professional | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 14 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | NH | $57,059 | $93,528 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | $37,361 | $84,617 | $19,258 |
| 3 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $38,666 | $73,317 | $23,250 |
| 4 | Texas A&M University-College Station | TX | $32,806 | $71,091 | $15,175 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | $43,621 | $69,334 | $19,500 |
| 6 | University of California-Davis | CA | $47,413 | $69,196 | $16,250 |
| 7 | Clemson University | SC | — | $68,311 | $23,250 |
| 8 | Michigan State University | MI | $37,814 | $63,051 | $20,500 |
| 9 | Iowa State University | IA | $42,109 | $61,176 | $26,860 |
| 10 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | $39,174 | $54,007 | $17,987 |
| 11 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | NC | $45,068 | — | $18,562 |
| 12 | Washington State University | WA | $40,232 | — | — |
| 13 | University of Georgia | GA | $34,806 | — | $21,268 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oregon | OR | $100,834 | — | — |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | $89,834 | — | — |
| 3 | Long Island University | NY | $85,163 | — | — |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University | MD | $72,716 | — | — |
| 5 | Manchester University | IN | $60,102 | — | — |
| 6 | Tulane University of Louisiana | LA | $27,831 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | NC | — | $112,693 | — |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | — | $112,593 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning professional programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | PA | $73,972 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do genetics graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in genetics reports median earnings of $39,703. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
