Since its founding in 2006, the Genetics & Genomics graduate program has encouraged students to follow a variety of career paths after graduation. Many of our alumni go on to research careers in academia or industry, or tenure-track positions. Others pursue careers in medicine, government, or non-profit organizations. The wide-array of career opportunities available to our graduates reflects the commitment of the Genetics & Genomics program to real-world skills that are valued across industries and disciplines. The data below detail what our students achieve after graduation.
Career Field | Percentage of Alumni |
Industry | 36 |
Tenure-track faculty | 18 |
Postdoctoral fellows | 18 |
Academic research | 14 |
Government research | 6 |
Non-profit research | 4 |
Medical School | 2 |
Other | 2 |