by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Duke ranks in comparison to other schools with cell biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Duke was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for cell biology list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Cell Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Duke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,154 a year. This is less than $35,393, which is the national median of all cell biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Duke was $1,983 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,450 | $63,450 |
| Fees | $2,355 | $2,355 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,602 | $1,602 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,458 | $17,458 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,207 | $2,207 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of cell biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its cell biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Duke Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's cell biology program at Duke make a median salary of $171,112. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all cell biology graduates with a master's is $43,490.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a master's degree in cell biology from Duke. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 215 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 109 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 60 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 50 |
| Genetics | 23 |
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