by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in genetics at Clemson University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Clemson University among the top schools in the country for genetics, placing at #37 out of 42 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 37 of 42 |
| Best Genetics Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 1 |
| Best Genetics Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 7 |
The following degree levels are available for genetics at Clemson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Clemson University awarded 10 master’s degrees in genetics.
Clemson University is a solid choice among schools offering genetics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of genetics master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of genetics master’s degree graduates at Clemson University were White. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master’s in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Clemson University conferred 10 master’s completions in animal genetics in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (90%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Clemson University handed out 8 doctoral degrees in genetics.
Clemson University has not been ranked for genetics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of genetics doctoral degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of genetics doctoral degree graduates at Clemson University were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a doctoral in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Clemson University conferred 6 doctoral completions in human/medical genetics in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Clemson University granted 2 doctoral degrees in animal genetics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Clemson University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Genetics | 42 |