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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at Duke University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences, take a look at what Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Duke University is located in Durham, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 68 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees were awarded at Duke University.

Online Class Availability 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.

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Rankings at Duke University

Rankings can help you compare Duke University’s Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Value	North Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 78
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#70 of 76

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Value	North Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 78
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#70 of 76

Earnings for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Graduates from Duke University

Students who complete Duke University’s Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$36,848
3 years	$39,437
4 years	$72,902
5 years	$86,703

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates from Duke University report median earnings of $72,902, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates from Duke University comes in at $12,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates at Duke University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates at Duke University are 56% women (38) and 44% men (30).

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Duke University

Among the 20 bachelor’s cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees awarded at Duke University, 65% were women (13) and 35% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University, lower than the national average of 59%.*

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Master’s Program at Duke University

Among the 15 master’s cell biology & anatomical sciences graduates at Duke University, 33% were women (5) and 67% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Duke University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Duke University, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctoral Program at Duke University

Among the 7 doctoral cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees awarded at Duke University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Duke University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 29% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Duke University, above the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Concentrations at Duke University

The Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program at Duke University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Cellular Biology & Histology	8
Anatomy	37
Developmental Biology & Embryology	7
Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology	16

Highest-Paying Careers for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program at Duke University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Cytotechnologists	$155,812
Cytogenetic Technologists	$155,361
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Histotechnologists	$125,527
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077

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.