Engineering at Duke University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, consider the program at Duke University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Duke University sits in Durham, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Duke University
Many students take online classes at Duke University. Of 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Duke University
Rankings can help you compare Duke University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 681 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #17 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #128 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #631 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 681 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #17 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #128 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #631 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Duke University
Those who finish Duke University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,092 |
| 2 years | $82,241 |
| 3 years | $94,212 |
| 4 years | $116,089 |
| 5 years | $136,773 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Duke University take home a median $116,089, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Duke University stands at $12,798.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Duke University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
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