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Physical Sciences at Duke University

Physical Sciences at Duke University

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider 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.

Studying Online at Duke University

Distance learning is available 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.

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Duke University

Students who complete Duke University’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at Duke University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $43,183
3 years $77,669
4 years $121,820

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from Duke University earn a median of $121,820, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Duke University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Duke University stands at $8,457.

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Duke University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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