by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Duke University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Duke University highly for general biology, coming in at #31 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 31 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 2 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Duke University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Duke University conferred 171 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Duke University is in the top 5% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Duke University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,963 a year. This is lower than $115,482, the median for all majors at Duke University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Duke University, general biology students accumulate a median of $12,500 in student loans. This is below $13,191, the typical median for all majors at Duke University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,085 | $66,325 |
| Fees | $2,433 | $2,433 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Duke University are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Duke University awarded 171 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Duke University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 52 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
