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Gene Therapy Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Gene Therapy.
Education Levels of Gene Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 55 people earned theirGene Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Gene Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 16 |
| Master’s Degree | 38 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1 |
Earnings of Gene Therapy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Gene Therapy of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Gene Therapy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Gene Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Gene Therapy students seeking a doctor's degree is MCPHS University. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Gene Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Gene Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Gene Therapy. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Gene Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Gene Therapy. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Gene Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Gene Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas Health Science Center comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Gene Therapy. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Gene Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Gene Therapy that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.