Engineering-Related Fields at Duke University
If you plan to study Engineering-Related Fields, you may want to check out the program at Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duke University is located in Durham, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 306 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at Duke University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Duke University
Many students take online classes at Duke University. Of 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering-Related Fields Rankings at Duke University
Rankings can help you compare Duke University’s Engineering-Related Fields program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 24 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 129 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #109 of 127 |
Earnings for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates from Duke University
Graduates of Duke University’s Engineering-Related Fields program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $97,661 |
| 2 years | $91,078 |
| 3 years | $108,736 |
| 4 years | $131,407 |
| 5 years | $150,672 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering-Related Fields graduates from Duke University report median earnings of $131,407, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Engineering-Related Fields graduates at Duke University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Engineering-Related Fields graduates at Duke University are 43% women (132) and 57% men (174).
Engineering-Related Fields Master’s Program at Duke University
Among the 305 master’s engineering-related fields degrees awarded at Duke University, 43% were women (131) and 57% were men (174).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 239 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 9% of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at Duke University, below the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Engineering-Related Fields Concentrations at Duke University
The Engineering-Related Fields program at Duke University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial & Management Engineering | 299 |
| Engineering Design | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates
Those who complete Engineering-Related Fields program at Duke University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering-Related Fields graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
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.
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