Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Duke University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Duke University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$65,805
Out-of-state tuition
$65,805
Average net price
$34,454
Last updated October 5, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Duke University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$82,749
4-year attendance
$330,996
4-year tuition
$263,220
4-year net price
$137,816
Duke University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $3,295 | $79,454 | $275/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $242 | $82,507 | $20/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,901 | $75,848 | $575/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,487 | $66,262 | $1,374/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $54,375 | $28,374 | $4,531/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Duke University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's Degree | $213,539 | ~7.3 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $143,622 | ~11 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral Degree | $123,138 | ~13 months |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $115,135 | ~14 months |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $108,130 | ~14 months |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | $104,689 | ~15 months |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | $97,661 | ~16 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $95,695 | ~16 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $94,699 | ~16 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $65,409 | ~24 months |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's Degree | $62,431 | ~25 months |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's Degree | $51,435 | ~30 months |
Interactive ROI calculator
Duke University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Duke University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
12.74%
Federal loan rate
16.31%
Median completer debt
$13,000
Median monthly payment
$138