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Genetics Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Genetics but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Genetics but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Genetics majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Genetics majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Genetics majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 51,600 |
| 8 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 42,200 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 70,500 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Physical Scientists, nec | 54,400 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 79,400 |
| 3 | Biological Scientists | 76,700 |
| 2 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 70,900 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 43,300 |
| 2 | Financial Managers | 69,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Genetics majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Genetics majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 173,000 |
| 7 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 42,100 |
| 6 | Physical Scientists, nec | 141,000 |
| 4 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 81,100 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 309,000 |
| 4 | Management Analysts | 39,500 |
| 4 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 63,500 |
| 3 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 221,000 |
| 2 | Computer Programmers | 103,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Genetics majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Genetics majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Physicians and Surgeons | 434,000 |
| 11 | Postsecondary Teachers | 125,000 |
| 8 | Physical Scientists, nec | 145,000 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 152,000 |
| 5 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 117,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 167,000 |
| 2 | Biological Scientists | 123,000 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 122,000 |
| 2 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 173,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Genetics majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Genetics majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Hospitals | 81,400 |
| 16 | Colleges and universities | 54,300 |
| 14 | Research, development, and testing services | 75,600 |
| 8 | Health services, n.e.c. | 70,900 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 169,000 |
| 3 | Drugs | 86,800 |
| 3 | Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies | 60,400 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 119,000 |
| 1 | Elementary and secondary schools | 28,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Genetics majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Genetics majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Colleges and universities | 117,000 |
| 10 | Research, development, and testing services | 147,000 |
| 9 | Hospitals | 165,000 |
| 7 | Health services, n.e.c. | 91,800 |
| 6 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 388,000 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Drugs | 162,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 15,100 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 178,000 |
| 2 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 35,200 |
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