by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in genetics from NC State. This makes it the #30 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in genetics in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in genetics from NC State in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NC State genetics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.
The genetics program at NC State awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 420 |
| Zoology | 83 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 83 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 78 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 53 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.