Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist

STEM • Health Professions And Related Programs

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals to perform analyses of the human genome and chromosomes for the research and diagnosis of genetic diseases and defects, in preparation for organ transplants, and in support of treatments for cancers and leukemias. Includes instruction in chromosome analysis, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), molecular genetic techniques, cytotechnology, and photomicrography.

Numbers at a glance

813th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
1
Colleges offer it
33
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
9
Women
24

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center33
Average public university graduating class: 33 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates

O's Insights on Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 100% of graduates come from public universities.

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