Duke University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Duke University at a glance

• 6,442

  students enrolled

• 7,495

  degrees and certificates a year

• 97%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $29,612

  average net price a year

  Tuition $63,450

• $85,792

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $97,800

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Duke University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Durham County, where the college is.

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• 834

  open professional jobs

• 96

  entry level

  5 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  63 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Durham County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $79,501

  median household income

  Durham County

• 57%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, engineering, which lead to finance (33 open), sales (93 open), operations (94 open), marketing (35 open), human resources (36 open), strategy (8 open).

Hiring most: Duke University (139), GSK (49), Duke Health (32), Labcorp Holdings (29), Duke Health (26), Fortrea Holdings (25), Fidelity Investments (17), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (16).

What they hire for: Engineering (160), Operations (94), Sales (93), Clinical (80), Data & Analytics (55), Human Resources (36). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Durham Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center Durham CountyDurham · 984-278-3000 · Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am -1:00 pm CLOSES TO PUBLIC AT 4:30

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Duke University?

Duke University enrolls about 6,442 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Durham, North Carolina. It awards about 7,495 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Duke University?

97% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Duke University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $85,792 six years after entry and $97,800 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Duke University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Duke University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Duke University?

834 open professional jobs are listed in Durham County, 96 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Duke University has the most openings.