Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 5,350 undergraduates
All 55 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 101 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $29,986 |
| $30k to $48k | $31,729 |
| $48k to $75k | $32,102 |
| $75k to $110k | $35,611 |
| $110k and up | $41,273 |
| All families (average) | $37,730 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,802 | +$48,304 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $131,534 | +$95,036 | clears the bar | $52,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $82,014 | +$45,516 | clears the bar | $72,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $70,958 | +$34,460 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $66,542 | +$30,044 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $105,299 | +$68,801 | clears the bar | $65,117 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $109,445 | +$72,947 | clears the bar | $40,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,883 | +$13,385 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $83,781 | +$47,283 | clears the bar | $26,830 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,850 | +$12,352 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $121,848 | +$85,350 | clears the bar | $33,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $48,096 | +$11,598 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $72,059 | +$35,561 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $64,538 | +$28,040 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $75,007 | +$38,509 | clears the bar | $40,600 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 55 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 78% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.