by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Duke University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Duke University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #25 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 25 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Duke University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 39 |
The physical sciences field at Duke University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 46 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Duke University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $121,820 a year. This is higher than $115,482, the median for all majors at Duke University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Duke University, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $8,457 in student loans. This is lower than $13,191, the typical median for all majors at Duke University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,085 | $66,325 |
| Fees | $2,433 | $2,433 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Duke University were White. Roughly 39% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Duke University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 39 |
