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 UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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UW - Madison was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for genetics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in genetics from UW - Madison. This makes it the #4 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in genetics in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Genetics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,388 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,800 for all genetics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 104 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in genetics from UW - Madison in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Of the 28 genetics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 519 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 304 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 261 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 93 |
| Zoology | 75 |
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