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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and...view more | 100 | 7% | 8 | 1,510 - 1,560 | $23,422 | $47,894 | ||
![]() Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate...view more | 92 | 3% | 5 | 1,500 - 1,590 | $17,900 | $42,879 | ||
![]() George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more | 91 | 44% | 4 | 1,370 - 1,500 | $45,466 | $50,725 | ||
![]() Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 328 degrees to students...view more | 58 | 82% | 2 | 1,050 - 1,270 | $16,021 | $48,061 | ||
![]() North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 216 degrees to those...view more | 51 | 96% | 1 | 1,010 - 1,180 | $16,461 | $55,485 | ||
![]() North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 918...view more | 43 | 40% | 1 | 1,310 - 1,450 | $14,860 | $50,267 |
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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.
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.
These are the highest paying careers for Genome Sciences/Genomics majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists | $161,180 | 1,215 | 16,138 | 16,923 | 5% | |
Genetic Counselors | $98,910 | 15 | 182 | 208 | 14% | |
Biological Scientists, All Other Bioinformatics Scientists Molecular and Cellular Biologists Geneticists Biologists | $93,330 | 991 | 12,744 | 13,229 | 4% | |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,460 | 2,665 | 29,702 | 32,225 | 9% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Genome Sciences/Genomics majors.
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