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 VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The genetics major at VCU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Genetics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in genetics from VCU. This makes it the #28 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $443 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
VCU does not offer an online option for its genetics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in genetics from VCU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 452 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 58 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 9 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 9 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.