What should I major in if I like genetics?

Explore reports on the most popular concentrations genetics has to offer….Genetics Focus Areas.

Major	Annual Degrees Awarded
Human/Medical Genetics	278
Genome Sciences/Genomics	71
Animal Genetics	70
Plant Genetics	21

Is genetics a popular major?

In 2019-2020, genetics was the 218th most popular major nationwide with 1,403 degrees awarded. The United States has 89 different schools where you can get a degree in genetics.

What can you do if you major in genetics?

Careers in Human Genetics

1. Biotech Sales/Marketing. Clinical Research Associate.
2. Bioinformatician. Community College Professor.
3. Bioethicist. Intellectual Property/Patent Attorney*
4. Independent Clinical Researcher. Physician/Clinical Geneticist.
5. Audiologist*^ Biocurator.
6. Clinical Laboratory Geneticist* Medical Science Liaison.

Is genetic a hard major?

Genetics has a reputation for being hard to teach and hard to learn. Ironically, this is primarily because genetics is fundamentally simple. But it has been well established that for most students, even for most college undergraduates, learning abstract principles is hard.

Is genetics a hard science?

Genetics is the study of inheritance which makes it highly interesting. The subject is purely conceptual with few analytical details. You need to have strong basics and you are good to go. It is not per say, difficult, but you need to develop strong basics.

Is genetics good for pre med?

Any major is a good one if you excel in it, enjoy it, and take the med school prerequisites. So, dance major in fine arts can be “a good major for pre-med”, too. Genetics is a great choice if you really love it and can do well in it, and you can see yourself working in the field if you don’t get in to medical school.