Below are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at Duke University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Duke University as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #13 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 13 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in North Carolina | 2 of 20 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 139 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at Duke University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 288 |
| Master’s | 318 |
| Doctoral | 109 |
| Graduate Certificate | 59 |
The engineering field at Duke University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Duke University conferred 318 master’s degrees in engineering.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,553 | $1,553 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 59% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at Duke University are Non-Resident Alien. About 73% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 231 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Duke University handed out 109 doctoral degrees in engineering.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Among recent graduates, 66% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at Duke University were Non-Resident Alien. 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 61 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University awarded 59 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at Duke University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 49% 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 graduate certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Duke University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 288 |