We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in genetics at NC State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NC State University among the top schools in the country for genetics, coming in at #27 out of 42 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 27 of 42 |
| Best Genetics Schools in North Carolina | 2 of 2 |
| Best Genetics Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 7 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in genetics at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 2 master’s degrees in genetics.
NC State University is not currently ranked for genetics at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of genetics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of genetics master’s degree graduates at NC State University were Black or African American. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NC State University awarded 1 master’s degree in genome sciences/genomics in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 8 doctoral degrees in genetics.
NC State University is not yet ranked for genetics at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of genetics doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of genetics doctoral degree graduates at NC State 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NC State University conferred 3 doctoral completions in genome sciences/genomics recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at NC State University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Genetics | 30 |