by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are 7 concentrations within genetics alone. For those wishing to broaden their search, genetics is but one of 14 related majors within the broader biological and biomedical sciences field of study.
Explore reports on the most popular concentrations genetics has to offer.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Genetics | 649 |
| Molecular Genetics | 359 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 272 |
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 137 |
| Animal Genetics | 79 |
| Plant Genetics | 29 |
| Other Genetics | 18 |
The biological and biomedical sciences program area contains 14 different majors.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 107,165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4,566 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4,420 |
| Biotechnology | 3,911 |
| Zoology | 2,984 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2,957 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1,042 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 691 |
| Molecular Medicine | 83 |
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