Molecular Biology at Duke University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Molecular Biology, take a look at what Duke University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Duke University is in Durham, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 molecular biology degrees were granted at Duke University.
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Studying Online at Duke University
Many students take online classes at Duke University. Among 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Molecular Biology graduates at Duke University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Molecular Biology graduates at Duke University are 38% women (3) and 62% men (5).
Molecular Biology Doctoral Program at Duke University
Of the 8 doctoral molecular biology graduates at Duke University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Molecular Biology doctoral degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Molecular Biology doctoral degree recipients at Duke University, below the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Molecular Biology Graduates
Students who finish Molecular Biology program at Duke University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Molecular Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.