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About Human/Medical Genetics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of human genetics from the standpoint of medical applications such as clinical diagnosis, genetic engineering and therapy, transplantation, and the study of genetic diseases and disabilities and their defense. Includes instruction in human molecular genetics; genetic factors causing disease; changes in gene expression during development, differentiation, and pathogenesis; recombinant DNA; gene therapy; clinical genetics; genetic epidemiology; immunogenetics; cytogenetics; and genetics of specific disorders and diseases.

Those who are passionate about Human/Medical Genetics can study up to a Post masters certificate. Right now, 355 students earn a some level of degree in Human/Medical Genetics around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Human/Medical Genetics in Michigan compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Human/Medical Genetics is $42,090.

Popularity of Human/Medical Genetics Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Human/Medical Genetics degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Human/Medical Genetics majors is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Human/Medical Genetics can prepare you for is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Human/Medical Genetics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Human/Medical Genetics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
9
Female Students
8 (88%)
Male Students
1 (11%)
White (5, 56%)
Asian (1, 11%)
Black or African American (1, 11%)
Two or more races (1, 11%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, 11%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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