Molecular Genetics
A program that focuses on the scientific study of genetic structures and mechanisms of organisms, including bacteria, phages, and viruses. Includes instruction in the replication, expression, transfer, structure, maintenance, and stability of heritable information in DNA, RNA, and proteins; the regulation of these processes; and neurogenetics.
- Schools offering
- 8
- Annual completions
- 178
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $68k
About this major
A program that focuses on the scientific study of genetic structures and mechanisms of organisms, including bacteria, phages, and viruses. Includes instruction in the replication, expression, transfer, structure, maintenance, and stability of heritable information in DNA, RNA, and proteins; the regulation of these processes; and neurogenetics.
Examples of specialized tracks: Neurogenetics, Proteomics, Protein Expression.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $161k | +3.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Biological science teachers, postsecondary | $83k | +7.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Biological scientists, all other | $93k | +1.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Genetic counselors | $99k | +9.3% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$68k
Top colleges for Molecular Genetics
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 0 | 75 | 75 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 0 | 56 | 56 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | 0 | 34 | 34 |
| SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia, NY | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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