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 #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #113 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Duke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,939 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Duke is $607 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Duke paid an average of $1,983 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Duke tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 160 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Duke. About 37% were men and 63% 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 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its 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.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Duke make a median salary of $29,519 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students earned a master's degree in biology from Duke. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 109 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 83 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 60 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 50 |
| Genetics | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.