by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UC Davis compares to other colleges that offer genetics.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for genetics. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 17 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Genetics Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Genetics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Value Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best Value Genetics Schools in California | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Value Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in genetics.
Genetics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Davis report a median salary of $61,115 a year. This is lower than $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, genetics graduates take on a median debt of $14,293 in student loans. This is below $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of genetics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of genetics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Asian. Roughly 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of genetics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of genetics master’s degree graduates at UC Davis are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a master’s in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of genetics doctoral degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of genetics doctoral degree graduates at UC Davis are White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a doctoral in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the genetics majors at University of California-Davis.