Economics at Duke University
Durham, North Carolina • Master's
Median Earnings
$124,851
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$124,851
Economics
National Average
$75,056
All schools, same program
School Average
$90,529
All programs at Duke University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
91
Completers (IPEDS)
240
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$124,851
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $126,163 | $35,445 |
| Duke University (this school) | $124,851 | — |
| Colorado School of Mines | $111,534 | — |
| American University | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Fordham University | $102,478 | — |
| Georgetown University | $93,679 | $69,649 |
| DePaul University | $90,968 | $25,705 |
| University of San Francisco | $89,355 | — |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $89,229 | — |
| George Washington University | $87,715 | $41,000 |
Other Programs at Duke University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| International Business | $225,820 | $117,357 |
| Law | $214,790 | $158,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $190,118 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $180,698 | $80,630 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $178,073 | $98,014 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $171,112 | — |
| Computer Science | $159,845 | $13,500 |
| Economics | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $141,333 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $137,144 | $14,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.