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Genetics at University of Chicago

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Genetics is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at University of Chicago.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UChicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.

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Genetics Degrees Available at UChicago

UChicago Genetics Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for genetics majors, UChicago came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.

Popularity of Genetics at UChicago

In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in genetics from UChicago. This makes it the #6 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Genetics from UChicago Cost?

$65,619 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UChicago Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UChicago was $2,127 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $63,801 $63,801
Fees $1,818 $1,818
Books and Supplies $1,800 $1,800
On Campus Room and Board $19,221 $19,221
On Campus Other Expenses $2,400 $2,400

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Does UChicago Offer an Online BS in Genetics?

UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.

UChicago Genetics Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 12 genetics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UChicago, about 67% were men and 33% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in genetics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 1

UChicago Genetics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of Chicago.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 149
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 90
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 30
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 24
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 22

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