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Major Overview for Genetics, General

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Overview for Genetics, General

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the organization, recombination, function, regulation, and transmission of heritable information in biological organisms at all levels of complexity. Includes instruction in Mendelian genetics, mechanisms of gene regulation, chromosome structure and replication, epigenetic phenomena, DNA repair and recombination, sex determination, genetic interactions between genomes, and molecular evolution.

Careers for Genetics, General Majors

A major in Genetics, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Genetics, General

Top 8 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Genetics, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
96
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$21,165
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
63
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
33
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$13,754
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
15
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$15,568
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
14
(4.2%)
Moderately Selective$35,464
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
14
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$13,854
University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA
5
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$19,386
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH
2
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$40,960
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.