by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Duke University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Duke University highly for nursing, placing at #80 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 80 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina | 2 of 87 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 550 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at Duke University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 206 |
| Master’s | 198 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 54 |
| Professional Certificate | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University conferred 206 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Duke University earn a median of $91,049 a year. This is lower than $115,482, the median for all majors at Duke University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Duke University, nursing students accumulate a median of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $13,191, the typical median for all majors at Duke University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,085 | $66,325 |
| Fees | $2,433 | $2,433 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Duke University were White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Duke University conferred 206 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Duke University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 198 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 54 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 28 |
