by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in genetics at University of Chicago. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Chicago among the top schools in the country for genetics, ranked #6 out of 42 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 6 of 42 |
| Best Genetics Schools in Illinois | 1 of 1 |
| Best Genetics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 9 |
The following degree levels are available for genetics at University of Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago handed out 13 master’s degrees in genetics.
University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for genetics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,539 | $79,539 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of genetics master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of genetics master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master’s in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Chicago granted 6 master’s degrees in molecular genetics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
University of Chicago awarded 3 master’s completions in human/medical genetics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Chicago conferred 16 doctoral degrees in genetics.
University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for genetics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of genetics doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of genetics doctoral degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a doctoral in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Chicago awarded 5 doctoral degrees in molecular genetics in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
University of Chicago conferred 3 doctoral completions in human/medical genetics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).