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Duke University — Career Outcomes Report 2025

Career outcomes 2025

Duke University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in North Carolina. This report summarizes post-graduation outcomes from public federal data for 2025.

Median earnings, 10 years after entry

$97,800

99th percentile nationally

Median 6 yr

$85,792

after entry

Median 8 yr

$95,882

after entry

Median 10 yr

$97,800

after entry

National percentile

99th

10-yr earnings

Median 10-year earnings vs. 1,500 US institutions

Median 10-year earnings vs. 1,500 US institutions Distribution across 1500 institutions, binned into 30 buckets. This school: $97,800. Top 1% of 1,500 schools. $97,800 Top 1% of 1,500 schools $9,656 $50,246 $90,836 $131,426
Graduates earn $97,800 ten years after entry — top 1% nationally.

Top programs by share of completions

Top programs by share of completions Ranked horizontal bars: Interdisciplinary studies, Social sciences, Computer science, Biology & biomedical, Engineering, Health professions, Public administration & social service, Psychology. Interdisciplinary studies 13.3% Social sciences 13.3% Computer science 12.9% Biology & biomedical 12.9% Engineering 12.8% Health professions 9.7% Public administration & social service 6.7% Psychology 5.3%
These 8 program areas account for 87% of completions at Duke University.

Top industries graduates enter (ranked)

#Industry
1Technology
2Finance
3Consulting
4Healthcare & Medicine
5Science & Research
6Public Policy
7Consumer Goods

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