Is Duquesne University worth it?
Duquesne University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (large city). It awarded 2,419 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing science, law and pharmacy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$55,257
Median earnings 4 years after
$74,665
Median earnings 10 years after
$74,742
Average net price
$37,730
Completion rate
77%
Completions (2024)
2,419
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
5,350
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,265 | $84,802 | 383 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $109,778 | $131,534 | 264 |
| Law | First professional | $59,904 | $82,014 | 206 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $47,897 | $66,542 | 125 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $75,618 | $109,445 | 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $58,781 | $77,822 | 107 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $59,878 | $83,781 | 93 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,502 | $49,883 | 75 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $104,782 | $121,848 | 74 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $39,651 | $64,538 | 72 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $72,955 | $82,517 | 70 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $94,344 | $105,299 | 66 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,291 | $48,850 | 65 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $45,890 | $48,096 | 61 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $59,307 | $63,278 | 50 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Science | Bachelor's | 209 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 153 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 110 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | Bachelor's | 106 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 61 |
| Management Science | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Financial Mathematics | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 47 |
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Sources: federal figures for Duquesne University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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