by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Clemson University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Clemson University among the top schools in the country for genetics, placing at #29 out of 34 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 29 of 34 |
| Best Genetics Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 1 |
| Best Genetics Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 6 |
The following degree levels are available for genetics at Clemson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Clemson University conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in genetics.
Clemson University is among the very best schools in the country for genetics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 1 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Clemson University, genetics students borrow a median amount of $22,225 in student loans. This is below $23,783, the typical median for all majors at Clemson University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 7% of genetics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of genetics bachelor’s degree graduates at Clemson University were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Clemson University granted 42 bachelor’s completions in animal genetics in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
Graduate study is also available at Clemson University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Genetics | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Genetics | 8 |