Duquesne University Rankings by Salary Score
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Salary and Debt by Major at Duquesne University
We calculated a salary score for each of Duquesne 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 Duquesne 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 Duquesne Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $27,000 | $52,940 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $27,000 | $41,190 | |
| Biology, General | $26,960 | $25,190 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $26,920 | $52,710 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | Not Reported | $61,520 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $26,950 | $59,640 | |
| Computer Science | $26,410 | $64,490 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $26,970 | $46,480 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $27,000 | $31,130 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $26,330 | $51,690 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $27,000 | $48,430 | |
| History | $25,000 | $33,990 | |
| International Business | Not Reported | $54,040 | |
| Journalism | $26,500 | $30,410 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $27,000 | $45,580 | |
| Marketing | $26,280 | $39,870 | |
| Mathematics | $27,000 | $47,260 | |
| Music | $27,000 | $19,750 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Not Reported | $46,670 | |
| Political Science and Government | $25,000 | $28,310 | |
| Psychology, General | $25,000 | $31,310 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $23,250 | $35,770 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $19,000 | $61,010 | |
| Sociology | $23,930 | $40,470 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $27,000 | $35,420 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,000 | $39,150 |
Salary Scores for Duquesne Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $56,510 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $53,500 | $93,920 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,990 | $65,240 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $49,250 | $52,730 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $72,330 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $55,960 | |
| History | $41,000 | $26,590 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $61,650 | $35,590 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $33,050 | $46,090 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $53,030 | $81,430 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $33,100 | $57,660 | |
| Security Science and Technology | $20,500 | $51,040 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $56,000 | $40,640 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $36,850 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $42,680 |
Salary Scores for Duquesne Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $97,650 | $55,290 | |
| Law | $82,620 | $57,320 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $48,140 | $106,850 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $112,920 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $72,520 | $71,130 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $59,120 |
Most Recent Reviews
Avoid this school like it's the plague! I wouldn't even suggest this even for my worst enemy because of the emotional anguish I have experienced no one should. I mainly chose this school because it was recommended by my Dean of nursing from my ASN and BSN. It is not worth the stress you will have. They market saying you can work while doing this which is a lie- maybe casual at most. You teach yourself, and there are no clear answers provided by the professors when asking questions from the exams because it's... Read More
Do not go here for the FNP program. I am very disappointed, to say the least. You teach yourself pretty much everything. I have failed a course once, and I had to withdraw from another course because I missed the mark by 1 question. No test review exists because you may cheat, even though I offered to drive two hours for an in-person test review. Still no. You are better off going to St. Francis if you want to stay in-state.