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 UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in genetics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, genetics students borrow a median amount of $20,375 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 University of Georgia.
The genetics program at UGA awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 557 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 91 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 69 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 42 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 41 |
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