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Genetics at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

45 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
Genetics is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Here, 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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Genetics Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

Rutgers New Brunswick Genetics Rankings

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

Popularity of Genetics at Rutgers New Brunswick

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.

How Much Do Genetics Graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick Make?

$20,373 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Genetics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick Cost?

$17,239 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Rutgers New Brunswick Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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.

Rutgers New Brunswick Genetics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Does Rutgers New Brunswick Offer an Online BS in Genetics?

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.

Rutgers New Brunswick Genetics Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in genetics from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022 were women.

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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.

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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

Rutgers New Brunswick Genetics Students

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

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