Genetics
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,578 | $51,041 to $70,654 | 12 | 83% |
| Master's Degree | $87,256 | $81,070 to $92,438 | 6 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +8% (2025 to 2035), about 38,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,410 | +12.6% | 10,500 |
| Biological Technicians | $57,510 | +7.4% | 9,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $167,220 | +8.2% | 9,200 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,620 | +7.3% | 4,700 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,920 | +4.7% | 4,300 |
| Genetic Counselors | $100,040 | +10.4% | 300 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a genetics program, of 95 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- University of California-Davis
- Michigan State University
- University of Georgia
- Clemson University
- Ohio State University-Main Campus
- Johns Hopkins University
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.