Top Molecular Genetics Bachelors degree Programs - 2023

A program that focuses on the scientific study of genetic structures and mechanisms of organisms, including bacteria, phages, and viruses. Includes instruction in the replication, expression, transfer, structure, maintenance, and stability of heritable information in DNA, RNA, and proteins; the regulation of these processes; and neurogenetics.

Michigan awards the most Bachelors degrees in Molecular Genetics of all US states with 77 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Molecular Genetics can expect around 72% percent of their classmates to be women and 28% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Molecular Genetics is $42,090.

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Top Colleges for Molecular Genetics

If you want to major in Molecular Genetics, then you should consider attending Michigan State University! This school awards about 77 degrees at the Bachelors degree level in Molecular Genetics annually.

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Careers for Molecular Genetics Majors

Some top jobs related to Molecular Genetics, include Natural Sciences Managers and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which are in high demand. Though there are higher paying jobs, like Natural Sciences Managers. the most available position for Molecular Genetics majors is Biological Scientists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers for Molecular Genetics

  1. Natural Sciences Managers   (Median Wage: $137,900)
  2. Biological Scientists, All Other   (Median Wage: $82,530)
  3. Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary   (Median Wage: $81,440)

Most in Demand Careers for Molecular Genetics

  1. Biological Scientists, All Other
  2. Natural Sciences Managers
  3. Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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