by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Duke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in microbiology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for microbiology majors, Duke came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
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. 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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Online degrees for the Duke microbiology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Duke Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a master's degree in microbiology from Duke. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 215 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 109 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 83 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 60 |
| Genetics | 23 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.