by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Duke ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Duke came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duke University handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 165 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 43 students received their master’s degree in biology from Duke. This makes it the #32 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #113 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Duke is $20,909. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Duke make a median salary of $20,291. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $36,880.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Duke, biology students borrow a median amount of $12,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Duke is $607 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Duke University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 177 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Duke. About 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Of the 43 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Duke in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 84 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 83 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 37 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 30 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 22 |
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