Physical Sciences at Duke University
If you plan to study physical sciences, take a look at what Duke University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and has a total student population of 16,172.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Duke Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Duke Physical Sciences Rankings
There were 43 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Duke
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Duke University.
Duke Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Duke University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 41 |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
Related Majors
- Science Technologies / Technicians
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Engineering Technologies
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for Duke University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NC | Average Salary in NC |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 25,240 | $47,580 |
| Professors | 5,220 | $70,590 |
| Chemists | 4,370 | $77,820 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,060 | $140,980 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 3,790 | $64,850 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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More about our data sources and methodologies.
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