by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 Wazzu ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in genetics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wazzu paid an average of $1,382 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
Learn more about Wazzu tuition and fees.
Of the 20 genetics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Wazzu, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 263 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 114 |
| Zoology | 63 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 50 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.