Genome Sciences at Duke University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Genome Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Duke University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Duke University is in Durham, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 genome sciences degrees were awarded at Duke University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Duke University
Online coursework is an option 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
Below you’ll find the diversity of Genome Sciences graduates at Duke University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Genome Sciences graduates at Duke University are 69% women (9) and 31% men (4).
Genome Sciences Master’s Program at Duke University
Of the 1 master’s genome sciences degrees awarded at Duke University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genome Sciences master’s degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Genome Sciences Doctoral Program at Duke University
Among the 12 doctoral genome sciences graduates at Duke University, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genome Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Genome Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Duke University, higher than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Genome Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Genome Sciences program at Duke University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Genome Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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
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