Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist

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About Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist

Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist programs prepare individuals to perform analyses of the human genome and chromosomes for the research and diagnosis of genetic diseases and defects, in preparation for organ transplants, and in support of treatments for cancers and leukemias. Includes instruction in chromosome analysis, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), molecular genetic techniques, cytotechnology, and photomicrography.

Students majoring in Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist can earn up to a Bachelors degree. On average, 17% percent of men and 83% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, Texas is where degrees in Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist is $48,800.

Popularity of Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
12
Female Students
10 (83%)
Male Students
2 (16%)
White (3, 25%)
U.S. Nonresident (3, 25%)
Asian (2, 17%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 17%)
Black or African American (1, 8%)
Two or more races (1, 8%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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