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 place, especially the graduate school for sciences. There are no actual standards for advancing in the program. They change them every year and then if you bring up concerns with moving the goalposts they gaslight you and tell you that you're actually the problem and not their unclear course manual (which changes every year instead of normal ones that remain constant) or their passive aggressive "advice". You are told to be greatful for a cost of living adjustment (if you get one) and additional... Read More
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit was the best institution for me to possible be able to attend for my undergraduate career. Residence Life made me feel like my concerns were met and my academic advisors and professors, along with tutoring services made me feel like I could achieve any goal that I set for myself. Professors were always willing to set up meeting to discuss papers who exams, and staff members were flexible and made sure that I knew they were there to help me.