Bachelor's-6% vs national median132 grads tracked
Genetics at Purdue University
Ranked 8th of 10 bachelor's programs in Genetics by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,722
middle 50%: $27,172 – $50,070
Median · 5 years out
$59,848
middle 50%: $44,398 – $74,301
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
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 Purdue University's bachelor's program in Genetics earn a median $37,722 one year after graduating, rising to $59,848 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $63,981 for this field, ranking 8th 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.
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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
7.4 yrs
≈ $8,606 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Georgia
$65,806 · 5 yrs out
University of Indianapolis
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$64,126 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$63,981 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$62,535 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$62,143 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$58,998 · 5 yrs out
SUNY at Fredonia
$55,746 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Purdue University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out
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