by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Duke ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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Duke is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Physics Schools | 9 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in physics from Duke. This makes it the #20 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Duke paid an average of $1,983 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,450 | $63,450 |
| Fees | $2,355 | $2,355 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,602 | $1,602 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,458 | $17,458 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,207 | $2,207 |
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The physics program at Duke awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Duke Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from Duke. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Materials Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.