by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Duke ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Duke is in the top 1% of the country for nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 147 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 262 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Duke. This makes it the #31 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 107 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Duke is $77,288. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
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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Of the 155 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Duke, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Duke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Duke nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 nursing program at Duke make a median salary of $109,702. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 202 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Duke. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Duke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 120 |
| Allied Health Professions | 97 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 79 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 45 |
| Public Health | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.