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 Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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Purdue was ranked #8 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 Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Genetics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,698 a year. This is higher than $33,038, which is the national median for all genetics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, genetics students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all genetics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,300.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
The genetics program at Purdue awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue 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 Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 251 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 44 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 38 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 26 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 18 |
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