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. In addition, we cover how Yale ranks in comparison to other schools with genetics programs.
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Yale is in the top 10% of the country for genetics. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 65 schools by College Factual.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in genetics from Yale. This makes it the #3 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 Yale University.
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in Genetics from Yale in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 133 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 93 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 55 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 52 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 52 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
