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 |