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Graduate Engineering Programs at Duke University

486 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

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:

Duke University Graduate Engineering Rankings

#13 in the U.S.
#2 in North Carolina
#2 in the Southeast Region

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

Graduate Engineering Degrees at Duke University

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

Graduate Engineering Majors at Duke University

The engineering field at Duke University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:

Major Annual Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 274
Computer Engineering 189
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering 140
Mechanical Engineering 116
Civil Engineering 32
Engineering, Other 6
Systems Engineering 6
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 4
Materials Engineering 4
Engineering Mechanics 2
Engineering, General 1

Duke University Engineering Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Duke University conferred 318 master’s degrees in engineering.

Master’s Rankings

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

Duke University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$78,653 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

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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Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 59% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.

Duke University gender breakdown of Engineering Master's degree grads 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 diversity of Engineering majors at Duke University
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

Duke University Engineering Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Duke University handed out 109 doctoral degrees in engineering.

Doctoral Rankings

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

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 66% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 34% went to women.

Duke University gender breakdown of Engineering Doctoral degree grads 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 diversity of Engineering majors at Duke University
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

Duke University Engineering Graduate Certificate Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University awarded 59 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

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

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 54% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 46% went to women.

Duke University gender breakdown of Engineering Graduate Certificate degree grads 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 diversity of Engineering majors at Duke University
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

Undergraduate Study in Engineering at Duke University

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

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