by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Duke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, Duke came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in me from Duke. This makes it the #65 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Duke is $89,938. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Duke paid an average of $1,983 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,450 | $63,450 |
| Fees | $2,355 | $2,355 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,602 | $1,602 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,458 | $17,458 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,207 | $2,207 |
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Of the 79 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Duke, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Duke Online Learning page.
The me program at Duke awarded 18 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 202 |
| Computer Engineering | 185 |
| Electrical Engineering | 96 |
| Civil Engineering | 32 |
| General Engineering | 3 |
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