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 Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Genetics Graduate Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #9 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in genetics in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Genetics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,373 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,800 for all genetics students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students earned a bachelor's degree in genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 715 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 200 |
| Biotechnology | 56 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 53 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.