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 Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in genetics from Pitt. This makes it the #5 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in genetics from Pitt. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 331 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 208 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 71 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 61 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 57 |
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