Duke University Rankings by Salary Score
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Duke University's Top Rankings
Duke University is ranked on 4 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Duke University
We calculated a salary score for each of Duke University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Duke University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for Duke Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $37,570 | |
| Biology, General | $8,990 | $22,330 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $10,000 | $73,320 | |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $13,330 | $31,940 | |
| Computer Engineering | $10,000 | $105,310 | |
| Computer Science | $10,000 | $119,250 | |
| Economics | $10,000 | $95,120 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $39,370 | |
| History | $11,250 | $52,110 | |
| International and Comparative Education | $10,000 | $25,190 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $37,780 | |
| Mathematics | $7,500 | $79,450 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $12,000 | $80,290 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $11,140 | $36,990 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $10,000 | $31,040 | |
| Political Science and Government | $8,980 | $49,210 | |
| Psychology, General | $10,000 | $39,730 | |
| Public Health | $7,500 | $35,060 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | $8,940 | $53,360 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,750 | $66,280 | |
| Sociology | $14,000 | $48,430 | |
| Statistics | Not Reported | $86,870 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Not Reported | $46,770 |
Salary Scores for Duke Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $129,420 | $109,760 | |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $63,140 | $78,340 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $78,750 | $76,460 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,370 | $146,350 | |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Not Reported | $156,670 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $53,890 | $97,600 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $46,480 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $58,090 | $97,960 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $70,410 | $60,000 | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | Not Reported | $54,320 | |
| Physics | Not Reported | $50,440 | |
| Public Health | $72,310 | $43,800 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | $76,030 | $68,220 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,070 | $96,650 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Not Reported | $45,030 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $40,310 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $57,500 | $41,330 |
Salary Scores for Duke Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Not Reported | $66,170 | |
| Law | $139,960 | $168,300 | |
| Medicine | $154,760 | $59,170 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,030 | $116,080 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $166,850 | $66,500 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $39,000 | $56,230 |
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Duke has been a great disappointment. The program is wholly unorganized. Clinical rotations are NOT guaranteed as they advertise, and the online course structure is a mess. Overall, the program needs an overhaul, communication is clearly lacking among many departments. If I could choose differently all over again, I would.
I really enjoyed my time at Duke. It feels like Duke is constantly trying hard to provide a unique set of experiences and opportunities for students. I participated in a number of 'Signature Duke' programs like the FOCUS program for first-years, Duke Engage (a funded internship somewhere around the world), and more - and these really made the school feel unique. Duke also is constantly trying to improve. In the time I was there and during the three years after, Duke has built new dining halls, new dorms, a... Read More