Genetics

Doctoral degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

CIP 26.08

$62,465Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$116,130Median earnings 4 years after

$137,010Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Genetics at Duke University earn a median of $62,465 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $102,123 four years after graduating (middle half: $68,994–$144,302).

Genetics (Doctoral degree) at other North Carolina schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill	$65,145	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Genetics graduates from Duke University make?

The median salary is $62,465 one year after graduation and $137,010 after five years.

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