by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Duke University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Duke University is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #24 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 24 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, Duke University conferred 171 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Duke University are White. Approximately 38% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Duke University are Non-Resident Alien. About 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Duke University.
This general biology program at Duke University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 182 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 51 |
Duke University conferred 182 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
Duke University conferred 51 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).