Duke Student Outcomes

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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

95% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

94% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Duke University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 89% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 93% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 94% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Duke University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Duke University is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$108,900 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Duke University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $88,200 per year
after 7 years $95,000 per year
after 8 years $100,800 per year
after 9 years $101,100 per year
after 10 years $108,900 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Duke University students who are working and no longer in school is $108,900, which is 217% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$7,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

41%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$77 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

89% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Duke student loan debt, explore your options.

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198419.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026