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 Vermont colleges that offer genetics degrees.

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Marlboro College

337 College Hill, Johnson, VT

Marlboro College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Marlboro, Vermont, which is a predominantly rural area. The school enrolls 280 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Areas of study offered at Marlboro College include:

• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. 87% of applicants are admitted to Marlboro College, of which 33 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at marlboro.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Students may visit the Marlboro College website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

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).