Here is an overview of the graduate program in health professions at Duke University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 16 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Duke University as a strong choice for health professions, ranked #31 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 31 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 105 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 874 |
Here is each degree level available for health professions at Duke University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 206 |
| Master’s | 527 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 78 |
| Professional Certificate | 28 |
The health professions field at Duke University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University awarded 527 master’s degrees in health professions.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,553 | $1,553 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at Duke University were White. Approximately 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 83 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 273 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 32 |
During the most recent reporting year, Duke University handed out 7 doctoral degrees in health professions.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in health professions from Duke University identified as women.
The largest share of health professions doctoral degree graduates at Duke University are White. Roughly 71% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Duke University awarded 78 graduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 42 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of health professions graduate certificate degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of health professions graduate certificate degree graduates at Duke University are White. Approximately 59% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Duke University conferred 28 professional certificate degrees in health professions.
Duke University is not yet ranked for health professions at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 14% of health professions professional certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of health professions professional certificate degree graduates at Duke University are White. Roughly 71% 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 professional certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Health Professions | 206 |