Genetics Degree

Genetics is a field of study within biology focused on genes, the variation of genes, and the heredity of living organisms. Specific gene function, structure, and distribution are analyzed within the context of a cell, organ, organ system, organism, and society. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer genetics degrees.

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Case Western Reserve University (Case)

1 College and Main, Columbus, OH

Case Western Reserve University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cleveland, Ohio and operated as a private institution. Approximately 9,800 students are enrolled per year at Case.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Case offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Case Western Reserve University. Scores within the range of 28 - 32 on the ACT or 1830 - 2130 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of admission. Roughly 50 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 13 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $43,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $7,600 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Case is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.case.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Genetics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Case has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Geneticists

Description

Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, geneticists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).