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Physics at Duke University

If you are interested in studying Physics, 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.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 physics degrees were granted at Duke University.

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.

Earnings for Physics Graduates from Duke University

Graduates of Duke University’s Physics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$53,984
3 years	$77,669
4 years	$121,820

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Physics graduates from Duke University report median earnings of $121,820, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Physics graduates at Duke University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Duke University are 32% women (22) and 68% men (46).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Duke University

Of the 19 bachelor’s physics graduates at Duke University, 21% were women (4) and 79% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 37% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University, above the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at Duke University

Of the 34 master’s physics graduates at Duke University, 44% were women (15) and 56% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Duke University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	17

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Duke University, below the national average of 21%.*

Physics Doctoral Program at Duke University

Of the 15 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Duke University, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Duke University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Duke University

The Physics program at Duke University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	36
Other Physics	32

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at Duke University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Physicists	$111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.