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Genetics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Genetics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you are interested in studying Genetics, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in New Brunswick, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 51 genetics degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Genetics Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Genetics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 1
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 1
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #7 of 7
Best Value Nationwide #30 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #39 of 41

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 1
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 1
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #7 of 7
Best Value Nationwide #30 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #39 of 41

Earnings for Genetics Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Those who finish Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Genetics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Genetics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,538
2 years $23,351

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Genetics graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick stands at $26,217.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Genetics graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Genetics graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 76% women (39) and 24% men (12).

Genetics Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 34 bachelor’s genetics degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 71% were women (24) and 29% were men (10).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Genetics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 13
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Genetics majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Minority students account for 53% of Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 28%.*

Genetics Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 9 master’s genetics degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Genetics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Genetics majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Minority students account for 33% of Genetics master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Genetics Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 8 doctoral genetics graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Genetics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Genetics majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 18%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Genetics Concentrations at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The Genetics program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Molecular Genetics 51

Top-Paying Careers for Genetics Graduates

Graduates of the Genetics program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Genetics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other $79,550
Genetic Counselors $58,726
Biologists $54,070

References

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