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. In addition, we cover how Duquesne ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Duquesne was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Duquesne, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $56,628 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Duquesne paid an average of $1,562 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,146 | $47,146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,620 | $15,620 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Duquesne are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students 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 biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Duquesne does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Duquesne Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Duquesne University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 113 |
| Biotechnology | 9 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 2 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.