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What careers do Duke University graduates actually get?

Explore real career paths from thousands of graduates. Find your next move with data, not guesswork based on Duke University from Durham, NC

Most popular careers for Duke University alumni

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  • All groups
  • Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media12
  • Business and Financial Operations28
  • Computer and Mathematical40
  • Educational Instruction and Library21
  • Life, Physical, and Social Science15
  • Management28
  • All stages183
  • Student work107
  • Entry level51
  • Mid level24
  • Senior+35
Chief Executives
$126K+ (*)
5 profiles
Data Scientists
$83K - $195K (*) +4.23%
8 profiles
Financial and Investment Analysts
$78K - $181K (*) +2.36%
9 profiles
Marketing Managers
$111K - $211K (*) +2.16%
6 profiles
Producers and Directors
$60K - $199K (*) +1.18%
5 profiles
Project Management Specialists
$77K - $166K (*) +2.2%
8 profiles
Radiologists
$204K+ (*)
7 profiles
Social Science Research Assistants
$46K - $101K (*) +2.91%
10 profiles
Software Developers
$103K - $212K (*) +0.61%
19 profiles
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
$33K - $74K (*) +2.7%
5 profiles

(*) Estimated based on US statistics

Common questions

What are the most common careers for Duke University graduates?

The most common career paths for Duke University graduates are Software Developers, Social Science Research Assistants, and Financial and Investment Analysts. This is based on 37 alumni profiles tracked by ClickWith.

Where do Duke University alumni work?

Duke University graduates are hired by employers including Amazon, Goldman Sachs and Google. Use the career explorer above to see the full list.

Is Duke University a good school for tech careers?

Yes — Duke University graduates regularly pursue tech careers. The most common tech roles are Software Developers and Data Scientists. Approximately 108% of tracked alumni work in tech-related fields.

How do Duke University alumni careers progress over time?

Across 37 Duke University alumni profiles, we tracked 51 entry-level job records (0–2 years post-graduation), 24 mid-level job records (2–5 years), and 35 senior-level job records (5+ years).

Who are some notable alumni from Duke University?

Notable Duke University alumni include: Rebecca M. — 5 careers across 8 companies; Anne D. — 6 careers across 5 companies; Raymond L. — 5 careers across 6 companies. See all notable alumni →

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