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Bioinformatics at University of California - Santa Cruz

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Santa Cruz ranks in comparison to other schools with bioinformatics programs.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Bioinformatics Degrees Available at UC Santa Cruz

• Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics
• Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics
• Doctorate Degree in Bioinformatics

UC Santa Cruz Bioinformatics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for bioinformatics list. It is also ranked #4 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	5
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Bioinformatics Graduates	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	8
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Bioinformatics Graduates	9
Best Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics	15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	16
Best Bioinformatics Doctor’s Degree Schools	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics	20
Best Bioinformatics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	20
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Bioinformatics Graduates	21
Best Bioinformatics Schools	22
Highest Paid Bioinformatics Graduates	25
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	25
Best Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Schools	25
Best Bioinformatics Graduate Degree Schools	27
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	30
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	31
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	31
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics	33
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	33
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	34
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics	36
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	40
Best Bioinformatics Colleges for Veterans	43
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	43
Best Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	45
Best Bioinformatics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	47
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics	54

Popularity of Bioinformatics at UC Santa Cruz

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in bioinformatics. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in bioinformatics from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #19 most popular school for bioinformatics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in bioinformatics in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UC Santa Cruz Bioinformatics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bioinformatics majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.

UC Santa Cruz Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in bioinformatics from UC Santa Cruz in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in bioinformatics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	13
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	6

UC Santa Cruz Bioinformatics Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in bioinformatics from UC Santa Cruz. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in bioinformatics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Satyriconi under License

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