Biology Studies at Duquesne University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Duquesne University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Duquesne University is in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 63 biology studies degrees were awarded at Duquesne University.
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Online Class Availability at Duquesne University
Distance learning is available at Duquesne University. Among 8,234 students, 561 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,706 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Duquesne University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Duquesne University are 73% women (46) and 27% men (17).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Duquesne University
Of the 55 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Duquesne University, 76% were women (42) and 24% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Doctoral Program at Duquesne University
Among the 8 doctoral biology studies degrees awarded at Duquesne University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies doctoral degree recipients at Duquesne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Biology Studies doctoral degree recipients at Duquesne 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Duquesne University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biology Studies 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 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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.