Biology at Duke University
Durham, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 169 graduates a year
Duke University graduates in biology earn 45% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Duke University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 12 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $83,706 | $73,712 | #47 | $42,252 |
| 13 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,614 | $73,631 | #49 | $38,592 |
| 14 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $83,215 | $84,630 | #10 | $27,005 |
| 15 | Duke University Durham, NC | $83,192 | $89,277 | #7 | $30,939 |
| 16 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $83,053 | $94,272 | #4 | $22,132 |
| 17 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $83,012 | $75,535 | #35 | $14,396 |
| 18 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $82,769 | $84,177 | #11 | $33,767 |
Other Biology Credentials at Duke University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,519 | $60,753 | $65,507 |
Other Majors at Duke University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Duke University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,939 one year after graduating and $83,192 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Duke University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Duke University ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Duke University worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.