by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Duquesne University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Duquesne University as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #130 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 130 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Pennsylvania | 9 of 82 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 of 221 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Duquesne University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Duquesne University handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Duquesne University is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Duquesne University earn a median of $62,208 a year. This is lower than $73,066, the median for all majors at Duquesne University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Duquesne University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,297, the typical median for all majors at Duquesne University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,526 | $48,986 |
Learn more about Duquesne University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Duquesne University are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Duquesne University conferred 55 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Duquesne University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
