Genome Sciences/Genomics

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#1

#1 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

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,510–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,422

Median Starting Salary

$47,894

#2

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

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$17,900

Median Starting Salary

$42,879

#3

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 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

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$14,860

Median Starting Salary

$50,267

#4

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

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 204 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$16,461

Median Starting Salary

$55,485

#5

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

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Every year, Wayne State University grants around 321 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

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$16,021

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 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 Doctors degree research scholarship level sees the most graduates in North Carolina. 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 Natural Sciences Managers 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 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

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
13
Female Students
8 (61%)
Male Students
5 (38%)

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