by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at Duke University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Master’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 #1 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 1 of 263 |
| 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 handed out 34 master’s degrees in physics.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
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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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Duke University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Duke University awarded 15 doctoral degrees in physics.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Duke University were White. Approximately 53% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Duke University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 19 |