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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Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU)

4000 Sunset Boulevard Suite 2631, Steubenville, OH

OWU 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 Delaware, OH, which is a predominantly rural area. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Ohio Wesleyan University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Ohio Wesleyan University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Very common exam scores among applicants admitted to Ohio Wesleyan University are between 22 - 29 on the ACT, or 1030 - 1300 on the SAT. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at OWU, with 16 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is around $42,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,900 for the year. Ohio Wesleyan University may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for OWU is the "Battling Bishops", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Genetics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OWU offers a bachelor's degree program in genetics.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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).