Also called: Molecular Geneticist
Studies genes and DNA to learn how traits and diseases are inherited.
Compares the DNA of families with a rare disease to find the single letter change that causes it. Then edits that change into cells or mice to prove it matters.
Estimate within biological scientists, all other (BLS median ~$93k).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in genetics, molecular biology, or a related field.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI ranks suspect DNA variants across families fast; proving a gene matters in cells or mice and setting the questions stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, AP Calculus.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1029.
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