Engineering-Related Fields

Master's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

CIP 15.15

$110,977Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$144,681Median earnings 4 years after

$150,672Median earnings 5 years after

$42,568Median federal debt

266Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Engineering-Related Fields at Duke University earn a median of $110,977 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $125,651 four years after graduating (middle half: $97,217–$158,811). Median debt is $42,568, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Duke University

Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree$213,539
LawDoctoral degree$205,891
International BusinessMaster's degree$190,893
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesGraduate certificate$175,456
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$171,948
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesMaster's degree$171,112
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$156,275
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$133,356
Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree$124,486
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate certificate$124,154
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsGraduate certificate$121,523
MathematicsBachelor's degree$121,088
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$115,890
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringDoctoral degree$114,307
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$111,145
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$109,702
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$104,689
EconomicsBachelor's degree$98,649
Theological and Ministerial StudiesDoctoral degree$97,602
StatisticsBachelor's degree$97,197

Frequently asked questions

How much do Engineering-Related Fields graduates from Duke University make?

The median salary is $110,977 one year after graduation and $150,672 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $42,568.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.