General Physics at Duke University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Physics, consider the program at Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duke University is in Durham, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 general physics graduations were recorded at Duke University.
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Online Class Availability at Duke University
Online coursework is an option at Duke University. Of 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Physics graduates at Duke University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Physics graduates at Duke University are 17% women (6) and 83% men (30).
General Physics Bachelor’s Program at Duke University
Of the 19 bachelor’s general physics degrees awarded at Duke University, 21% were women (4) and 79% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of General Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University, higher than the national average of 30%.*
General Physics Master’s Program at Duke University
Of the 4 master’s general physics graduates at Duke University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Physics master’s degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
General Physics Doctoral Program at Duke University
Among the 13 doctoral general physics degrees awarded at Duke University, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Physics doctoral degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Physics Graduates
Students who finish General Physics program at Duke University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.