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Bachelor's+3% vs national median252 grads tracked

Genetics at University of Georgia

Ranked 2nd of 10 bachelor's programs in Genetics by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,293
middle 50%: $22,480 – $41,695
Median · 5 years out
$65,806
middle 50%: $50,197 – $83,406
Median · 10 years out
$101,595
middle 50%: $70,057 – $167,055

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Genetics (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Georgia's bachelor's program in Genetics earn a median $31,293 one year after graduating, rising to $101,595 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% above the national median of $63,981 for this field, ranking 2nd of 10 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.9 yrs
≈ $8,662 total interest

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