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#1

#1 Best College for Genome Sciences/Genomics in the U.S.

Manchester University
North Manchester, IN

At Manchester University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

900–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$55,550
#2

#2 Best College for Genome Sciences/Genomics in the U.S.

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 181 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Neuroscience, Public Health, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,520–1,580

Median Starting Salary

$50,205
#3

#3 Best College for Genome Sciences/Genomics in the U.S.

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Each year, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia awards around 108 degrees to those studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,190–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$59,342
#4

#4 Best College for Genome Sciences/Genomics in the U.S.

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 601 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Social Sciences, General, and Advertising....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$50,371
#5

#5 Best College for Genome Sciences/Genomics 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

1

SAT Score

1,520–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$47,894
#6

#6 Best College for Genome Sciences/Genomics in the U.S.

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 916 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$50,267
#7

#7 Best College for Genome Sciences/Genomics in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 642 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$48,369
#8

#8 Best College for Genome Sciences/Genomics in the U.S.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Every year, Wayne State University grants around 366 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,070–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$48,061
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About Genome Sciences/Genomics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of whole genome sequences and patterns of gene expression. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, protein technologies, genomic sciences and techniques, bioinformatics, and scientific and research ethics.

While Genome Sciences/Genomics offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Genome Sciences/Genomics all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level sees the most graduates in Maryland. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Genome Sciences/Genomics is $42,090.

Popularity of Genome Sciences/Genomics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Genome Sciences/Genomics, include Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Biological Scientists, All Other, both of which have lots of job openings. Though there are positions that pay more, such as Natural Sciences Managers. the most in-demand position for Genome Sciences/Genomics majors is Natural Sciences Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Genome Sciences/Genomics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Genome Sciences/Genomics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
108
Female Students
70 (64%)
Male Students
38 (35%)

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