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Outcomes for Doctorates † (SED, 2000–2004)
Outcomes for 2000–2004 Genetics doctorate recipients from University of California-Los Angeles
	Genetics	Microbiology, Immunology, and Virology
Time to Degree ?
A short time to degree can mean lower expenses for you and less time away from employment.
Median years required to complete a doctorate	5.2	5.9
Employment Status at Graduation ?
High placement rates may mean that a department does a good job of helping students find jobs or that its graduates are perceived as more employable.
Job / contract / definite commitment	53%	72%
Negotiating with specific organizations	0%*	9%*
Still seeking	41%	18%
→ More about graduate student outcomes, Microbiology, Immun & Molecular Genetics, University of California-Los Angeles
Tuition and Other Expenses at the Institution (IPEDS, 2005)
Tuition and other expenses at University of California-Los Angeles.
	University of California-Los Angeles
Graduate Tuition and Fees, Out-of-State Students ?
State-funded universities often charge lower rates for students who are considered residents of the state. If you are from out of state, it may take some time to become a resident. Check with the institution about residency requirements.
Full-time students: Tuition ?	$14,694
Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.
Full-time students: Fees ?	$7,447
The fixed sum charged to students for items not covered by tuition and required of such a large proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay the charge is an exception
Part-time students: Cost per credit hour	$145
Graduate Tuition and Fees, In-State Students ?
State-funded universities often charge lower rates for students who are considered residents of the state. If you are from out of state, it may take some time to become a resident. Check with the institution about residency requirements.
Full-time students: Tuition ?	$0
Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.
Full-time students: Fees ?	$7,180
The fixed sum charged to students for items not covered by tuition and required of such a large proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay the charge is an exception
Part-time students: Cost per credit hour	$145
Tuition Remission for the Program † (SED, 2000–2004) ?
Students often do not pay the full amount of tuition. For example, teaching and research assistantships often provide for remission of most or all of a graduate student’s tuition. 0% remission means that the student pays full tuition; 100% remission means that the student pays no tuition.
	Genetics	Microbiology, Immunology, and Virology
Median tuition remission	83%	83%
→ More about expenses and financial support for graduate students, Microbiology, Immun & Molecular Genetics, University of California-Los Angeles
Graduate Students in the Program (GSPD, 2005)
Total
Total	85
Enrollment Status
Full time	100%
Part time	0%
Sex
Men	52%
Women	48%
Citizenship
US citizens / permanent residents	91%
Temporary visa holders	9%
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Graduate Degrees † (IPEDS, 2001–2005)
2001–2005 Genetics degrees from University of California-Los Angeles
	University of California-Los Angeles: Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology, and Virology
Master's degrees
Total	9
Genetics master's degrees	9
Microbiology, Immunology, and Virology master's degrees	12
Doctoral degrees
Total	17
Genetics doctoral degrees	17
Microbiology, Immunology, and Virology doctoral degrees	44
→ More about graduate degrees and specialties, Microbiology, Immun & Molecular Genetics, University of California-Los Angeles
Contact Information (IPEDS, 2005)
	University of California-Los Angeles
Mail
Address	405 Hilgard Ave
	Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone
General information	(310) 825-4321 ext. 4321
Web
Web site	http://www.ucla.edu
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