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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNH ranks among other schools offering degrees in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at UNH was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of genetics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNH is $51,693. This is higher than $31,800, which is the national median for all genetics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNH was $1,470 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Genetics from UNH in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
Of the 3 genetics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNH, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNH 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 New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 183 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 34 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 31 |
| Zoology | 24 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.