by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UChicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for genetics majors, UChicago came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in genetics from UChicago. This makes it the #6 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Online degrees for the UChicago genetics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UChicago Online Learning page.
Of the 12 genetics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UChicago, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 149 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 90 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 30 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 24 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.