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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.

Michigan awards the most Bachelors degrees in Molecular Genetics of all US states with 72 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Molecular Genetics can expect around 66% percent of their classmates to be women and 34% 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Molecular Genetics degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Molecular Genetics, include Biological Scientists, All Other 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 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
186
Female Students
123 (66%)
Male Students
63 (33%)
White (112, 60%)
Asian (29, 16%)
Two or more races (13, 7%)
Hispanic or Latino (10, 5%)
Black or African American (8, 4%)
U.S. Nonresident (8, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (5, 3%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

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