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 Texas A&M College Station ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at Texas A&M College Station was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University - College Station handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in genetics from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #30 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in genetics in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of genetics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station is $31,519. This is less than $31,800, which is the national median of all genetics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station, genetics students borrow a median amount of $38,162 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $35,954 for all genetics majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas A&M College Station paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,003 | $36,428 |
| Fees | $3,838 | $3,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,154 | $13,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,354 | $6,354 |
Learn more about Texas A&M College Station tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in genetics from Texas A&M College Station. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Texas A&M College Station does not offer an online option for its genetics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas A&M College Station Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in genetics from Texas A&M College Station in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 985 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 221 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 74 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 63 |
| Zoology | 61 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.