Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 76.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 75.5%
- Retention Rate
- 86.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $74,742
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,244
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $278/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $113,414 | $52,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master | $104,192 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $93,342 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $88,739 | $65,117 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $86,129 | $33,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $68,666 | $73,412 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Doctoral | $67,660 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $65,486 | $40,750 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $62,154 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,900 | $19,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $59,350 | $22,557 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $57,705 | $40,600 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $57,318 | $96,778 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $56,641 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $56,544 | $20,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Duquesne graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $26,244 and earn $55,257 in their first year after graduation. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 sits comfortably below the concerning 1.0 threshold that financial advisors warn about. Monthly loan payments of $278 consume roughly 6% of a typical graduate's gross income. The university's strong pharmacy, nursing, and music programs funnel graduates into stable healthcare and creative industries where demand remains high. With a 96.4% employment rate and earnings that climb to $74,742 after ten years, Duquesne delivers solid financial outcomes. The Catholic institution provides a strong return on investment for career-focused students.