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Gene Therapy

27 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
#102 in Popularity
$47,450 Median Salary

Types of Degrees Gene Therapy Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many gene/genetic therapy graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree 4

What Can You Do With a Gene Therapy Major?

People with a gene/genetic therapy degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Health Technologists and Technicians 19.6% $42,920

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Gene Therapy?

27 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
85% Percent Women
26% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The major attracts more women than men. About 85% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of gene/genetic therapy majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 3
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 20
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

How Much Do Gene Therapy Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

The median salary for someone in a career related to gene/genetic therapy is $47,450. This median refers to all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

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Online Gene Therapy Programs

In 2020-2021, 2 schools offered a gene/genetic therapy program of some type. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 0 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 0 0
Associate’s Degree 0 0
Bachelor’s Degree 1 0
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 0 0
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 1 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

Is a Degree in Gene Therapy Worth It?

The median salary for a gene/genetic therapy grad is $47,450 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 19% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $151,000 after 20 years!

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You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to gene/genetic therapy.

Major Number of Grads
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 26,641
Physician Assistant 11,351
Radiologic Technology 9,790
Surgical Technology 7,583
Respiratory Care Therapy 6,845
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5,396
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,850
Athletic Training 3,767
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1,911
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,405
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 619
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 568
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 525
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 379
Polysomnography 302
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 138
Mammography Technician/Technology 69
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 51
Cardiopulmonary Technology 40
Hearing Instrument Specialist 32
Orthopedic Technology 15

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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