by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Duke University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Duke University among the top schools in the country for physics, ranked #5 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 5 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 7 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at Duke University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 3 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at Duke University report a median salary of $121,820 a year. This is higher than $115,482, the 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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Among recent graduates, 79% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Duke University were White. About 42% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Duke University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 15 |