by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in genetics from U-M. This makes it the #6 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U-M was $2,458 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's genetics program at U-M make a median salary of $85,029. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all genetics graduates with a master's is $84,945.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Genetics from U-M in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 342 |
| General Biology | 270 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 243 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 159 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 90 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.