Health Professions at Duke University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Duke University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Duke University is located in Durham, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Duke University
Distance learning is available at Duke University. Among 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Duke University
Use these rankings to compare Duke University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #94 of 98 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #747 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2773 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #94 of 98 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #747 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2773 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Duke University
Students who complete Duke University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $89,781 |
| 2 years | $81,547 |
| 3 years | $87,645 |
| 4 years | $95,055 |
| 5 years | $111,058 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Duke University take home a median $95,055, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Duke University comes in at $20,750.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Duke University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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