Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how VCU compares to other colleges that offer genetics.
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The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of genetics master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of genetics master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in genetics from VCU were women.
The largest share of genetics doctoral degree graduates at VCU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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.
The genetics program at VCU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human/Medical Genetics | 11 |
VCU awarded 11 completions in human/medical genetics in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).