Median Earnings (1yr)
$45,365
36th percentile (60th in PA)
Sample Size
44
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Duquesne University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Duquesne University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 36th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Duquesne University$45,365$41,464
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine$50,635
Gannon University$50,084$47,338
Carlow University$46,820$46,989
Drexel University$44,238$50,937
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus$43,153$44,980
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia
$50,635
Gannon University
Erie
$37,951$50,084
Carlow University
Pittsburgh
$34,502$46,820
Drexel University
Philadelphia
$60,663$44,238
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana
$11,380$43,153

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 Duquesne University, approximately 18% 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.