Duquesne University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Duquesne University at a glance

• 5,350

  students enrolled

• 2,495

  degrees and certificates a year

• 77%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $37,730

  average net price a year

  Tuition $47,146

• $62,627

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $74,742

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% 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 Duquesne University

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

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• 1,982

  open professional jobs

• 253

  entry level

  19 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  99 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Allegheny County

  2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $76,393

  median household income

  Allegheny County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (47 open), finance (240 open), sales (322 open), operations (235 open), marketing (37 open), human resources (75 open).

Hiring most: PNC Financial Services Group (142), Highmark Health (66), UPMC (62), FNB Corp/Pa/ (33), GPAC (32), Emerson (27), Creative Financial Staffing (24), BNY (23).

What they hire for: Engineering (389), Sales (322), Finance (240), Operations (235), Data & Analytics (127), Human Resources (75). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Partner4Work Workforce Development Board.

• Eastside Neighborhood Employment CenterPittsburgh · 412-362-8580 · Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
• PA CareerLink Allegheny EastPittsburgh · Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4PM, In addition, we still are offering virtual services.
• PA CareerLink PittsburghPittsburgh · Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4PM, In addition, we still are offering virtual services.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Duquesne University?

Duquesne University enrolls about 5,350 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awards about 2,495 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Duquesne University?

77% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Duquesne University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $62,627 six years after entry and $74,742 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Duquesne University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Duquesne University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Duquesne University?

1,982 open professional jobs are listed in Allegheny County, 253 of them entry level and 19 saying no experience is needed. PNC Financial Services Group has the most openings.