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 NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in genetics from NC State. This makes it the #30 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in genetics in 2021, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, genetics students borrow a median amount of $22,968 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,300 for all genetics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at North Carolina State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in genetics from NC State. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in genetics from NC State in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 399 |
| Biotechnology | 124 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 89 |
| Zoology | 74 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 67 |
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