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#1

#1 Best College for Molecular Genetics in the U.S.

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Every year, Black Hills State University awards about 82 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$53,554
#2

#2 Best College for Molecular Genetics in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$47,774
#3

#3 Best College for Molecular Genetics in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,250–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$50,469
#4

#4 Best College for Molecular Genetics in the U.S.

Duke University
Durham, NC

Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,520–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$47,894
#5

#5 Best College for Molecular Genetics in the U.S.

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

UChicago has 51 academic majors available to students in five divisions: Biological Sciences Collegiate Division, the Physical Sciences Collegiate Division, the Social Sciences Collegiate Division, the Humanities Collegiate Division, and the New Collegiate Division. They also offer 33 minors....view more

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,510–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$45,305
#6

#6 Best College for Molecular Genetics in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$45,935
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About Molecular Genetics

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.

New Jersey awards the most Masters degrees in Molecular Genetics of all US states with 11 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Molecular Genetics can expect around 83% percent of their classmates to be women and 17% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Doctors degree research scholarship. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Molecular Genetics is $42,090.

Popularity of Molecular Genetics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Molecular Genetics, include Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Biological Scientists, All Other, 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 Natural Sciences Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Molecular Genetics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Molecular Genetics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
24
Female Students
20 (83%)
Male Students
4 (16%)

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