by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Duke ranks in comparison to other schools with medical ethics programs.
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Duke is in the top 10% of the country for medical ethics. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 67 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in medical ethics from Duke. This makes it the #24 most popular school for medical ethics master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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Duke does not offer an online option for its medical ethics 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.
Graduates of the master's medical ethics program at Duke make a median salary of $77,120. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $86,993.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of medical ethics master's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in medical ethics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical ethics majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 537 |
| Medicine | 120 |
| Allied Health Professions | 97 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 79 |
| Public Health | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.