by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Duke ranks in comparison to other schools with cell biology programs.
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Duke is in the top 10% of the country for cell biology. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 112 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duke University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in cell biology from Duke. This makes it the #5 most popular school for cell biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in cell biology in 2021, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Duke, cell biology students borrow a median amount of $12,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at Duke University.
Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from Duke in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in cell biology from Duke. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 224 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 84 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 37 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 30 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 22 |
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