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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 Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Manchester University grants 23 degrees per year to Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

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 175 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, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,520–1,580

Median Starting Salary

$50,205
#3

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

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 567 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, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$50,371
#4

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

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

Each year, Saint Joseph's University awards around 142 degrees to those studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,140–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$59,342
#5

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

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$48,369
#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 918 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....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.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Every year, Wayne State University grants around 328 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,070–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$48,061
#8

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

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 216 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$55,485
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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 Masters degree, 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
143
Female Students
105 (73%)
Male Students
38 (26%)

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