Earnings Distribution
How Duke University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $67,570 | $77,318 | +14% |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | $63,729 | $164,092 | +157% |
| Nova Southeastern University | $61,451 | $143,354 | +133% |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $64,050 | $134,250 | +110% |
| Samuel Merritt University | $67,061 | $128,454 | +92% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Medicine doctoral's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Duke UniversityDurham | $65,805 | $67,570 | $77,318 | — | — |
 SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityBrooklyn | — | $78,551 | $91,541 | — | — |
 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York | — | $76,744 | — | — | — |
 Yale UniversityNew Haven | $64,700 | $75,823 | $86,977 | — | — |
 University of Massachusetts Chan Medical SchoolWorcester | — | $69,813 | $86,187 | — | — |
 Quinnipiac UniversityHamden | $53,090 | $69,516 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $65,263 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with medicine graduates
Podiatrists
Anesthesiologists
Cardiologists
Dermatologists
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Family Medicine Physicians
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Neurologists
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Pediatricians, General
Physicians, Pathologists
Psychiatrists
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Duke University, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.