PhD in Genetics

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

26

Diversity

Others:

11%

Tennessee:

5%

South Carolina:

8%

North Carolina:

48%

Virginia:

11%

Georgia:

6%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$71,000 / year

Graduation Rate

84%

Top recruiters

Biogen

Pfizer

Merck

Aerotek

BASF

UCLA Health

North Carolina State University

Fees and Funding

Overall Cost

$14,332 / year

Funding Options

FAQs

• May I apply to the doctoral program if I don't have a master's degree?

  

  Yes, a fair number of applicants without Masters degrees are admitted to the PhD program directly, if they show evidence of strong academic ability and research aptitude. If our admissions committee believes an applicant is prepared for graduate study, but isn't quite ready for the doctoral program, the department may recommend admission to the Masters program instead. In this case, later admission to the PhD program is still an option, based on success in the Masters program.

• Which term, fall or spring, is best for U.S. applicants to apply?

  

  For U.S. applicants wishing to apply for the masters degree, there is not much difference. For U.S. applicants wishing to apply for the PhD, the opportunities for financial aid are probably better in the fall, but every effort will be made to find financial aid for outstanding applicants no matter when they apply.

• How long does it take to get a PhD at NC State?

  

  All doctoral students must complete all degree requirements within ten calendar years; for information about the time limits for completing the preliminary oral examination, see Section 3.5. The time limit remains at ten years even if a student was on approved leave of absence during the ten-year period.