by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Genetics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,052 a year. This is higher than $31,800, which is the national median for all genetics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 48 genetics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Purdue, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 273 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 99 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 59 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 49 |
| Zoology | 35 |
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