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. Also, learn how Duquesne ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Duquesne was ranked #120 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 120 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from Duquesne. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Duquesne go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,643 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Duquesne, biology students borrow a median amount of $69,829 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Duquesne is $805 per month.
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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The biology program at Duquesne awarded 109 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Duquesne 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 Duquesne Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Duquesne University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 27 |
| Biotechnology | 9 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 2 |
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