# Duke University: Statistics (bachelor's)

Durham, NC. IPEDS 198419, CIP 27.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/duke-university/majors/statistics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $97,197
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $152,782 (U.S. median for this major: $87,334 across 50 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,500 (U.S. median $20,150)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$65,448

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $152,782 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $735 | $3,006 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,706 | $23,338 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $17,100 | $69,939 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $54,230 | $221,801 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Statistics at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $152,782 | $13,500 | $29,612 | 97% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $85,090 | $24,151 | $17,303 | 85% |

## Careers
- Statistician (SOC 15-2040): median wage $103,290 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $115,690 NC, $105,650 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $106,500 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $119,090 NC, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $183,540 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $173,870 NC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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