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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNH ranks among other schools offering degrees in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at UNH was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Genetics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,487 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 UNH, genetics students borrow a median amount of $26,994 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 University of New Hampshire - Main Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students earned a bachelor's degree in genetics from UNH. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 206 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 48 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 36 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 25 |
| Zoology | 22 |
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