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 UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Genetics Graduate Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Genetics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,112 a year. This is less than $31,800, which is the national median of all genetics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 62 genetics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UGA, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Genetics from UGA in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 608 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 75 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 74 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 46 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 41 |
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