by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 8 degrees and certificates in Other Genetics. Graduates earn a median $43,852 one year after completing, rising to $76,616 after four years.
A degree in Other Genetics covers Genetics, Other. Any Instructional Program In Genetics Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other genetics is a widely-pursued major, with 8 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award other genetics degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 8.
All 8 of the awards are doctorates, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 62% of other genetics degrees and certificates in the latest year (5 of 8). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2) and Hispanic or Latino (2), and international students earned 1.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to other genetics, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Biology, English Language and Medicine and Dentistry. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Deductive Reasoning and Oral Expression.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
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How long an other genetics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 8 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other genetics, at 72.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 72.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 11.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 6.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 5.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.3% |
| Some college courses | 1.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Other Genetics, with an average median salary of $89,736; the strongest outlook belongs to Genetic Counselors, at 13.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Pediatric Genetic Counselor, Medical Science Liaison, Cancer Genetic Counselor and Reproductive Genetic Counseling Coordinator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other genetics, at 3,289,795.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Genetic Counselors | 3,289,795 | 13.4% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Geneticists | 183,832 | -1.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 164,357 | 8.7% |
| Biologists | 118,631 | -3.6% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Other Genetics graduates earn a median $43,852 one year after completing their program, $76,616 after four years and $73,410 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,852 |
| 4 years | $76,616 |
| 5 years | $73,410 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other genetics is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
Other Genetics has 6 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 1,830 degrees a year; the largest are Genetics, General (799), Human/Medical Genetics (477) and Molecular Genetics (259). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Genetics, General | 799 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 477 |
| Molecular Genetics | 259 |
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 210 |
| Animal Genetics | 58 |
| Plant Genetics | 27 |
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