by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Davis. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Davis highly for genetics, ranked #4 out of 34 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 4 of 34 |
| Best Genetics Schools in California | 2 of 4 |
The following degree levels are available for genetics at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in genetics.
UC Davis is among the very best schools in the country for genetics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Genetics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Davis report a median salary of $61,115 a year. This is lower than $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, genetics graduates take on a median debt of $14,293 in student loans. This is below $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of genetics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of genetics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Asian. Roughly 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Davis. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Genetics | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Genetics | 13 |
