Genetics Major Guide: Overview and ROEDU Opportunities 2026

The Genetics major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.

Within Genetics, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.

Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.

As part of Genetics, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
Natural Sciences Managers
SOC: 11-9121
Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers
$161,180
100,870
N/A
N/A
Biological Scientists, All Other
SOC: 19-1029
Occupation: Biological Scientists, All Other
$93,330
59,710
N/A
N/A
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
SOC: 19-1042
Occupation: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
$100,590
156,300
N/A
N/A
Biological Technicians
SOC: 19-4021
Occupation: Biological Technicians
$52,000
76,190
N/A
N/A
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC: 25-1042
Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$83,460
53,250
N/A
N/A
Genetic Counselors
SOC: 29-9092
Occupation: Genetic Counselors
$98,910
3,510
N/A
N/A

Colleges offering Genetics

Michigan Technological University

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$18k

Earnings

$77k

Washington University in St Louis

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$22k

Earnings

$86k

University of Chicago

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$28k

Earnings

$91k

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$19k

Earnings

$76k

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$23k

Earnings

$64k