by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Duke University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Master’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 #23 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 23 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 110 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Duke University awarded 40 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,553 | $1,553 |
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Among recent graduates, 55% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Duke University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 52% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University conferred 39 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Duke University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 51% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Duke University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 49 |