Duquesne University Graduate Schools

Duquesne University (referred to as Duquesne) is a Private, 4 years school located in Pittsburgh, PA. Duquesne University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Duquesne University is $25,578 in average. The school has 3,215 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 8,300 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Duquesne University (referred to as Duquesne) is a Private, 4 years school located in Pittsburgh, PA. Duquesne University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1935 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Duquesne Directory Information
School NameDuquesne University (Duquesne)
AddressAdministration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone412-396-6000
Webhttps://www.duq.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate/apply-for-admission
Financial Infohttps://www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Duquesne University is $25,578 in average. The school has 3,215 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 8,300 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 200 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 21 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$25,578
Student Population3,215
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs200 graduate programs
(21 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Duquesne University is $25,578 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,421.
Duquesne University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Duquesne University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)21 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Duquesne University is $25,578. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 4.26% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$23,112-
2019-2020$23,580-
2020-2021$24,048-
2021-2022$24,534-
2022-2023$25,578-
The graduate school tuition & fees of Duquesne is relatively expensive compared to private graduate schools in Pennsylvania. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Pennsylvania graduate tuition is $27,989 (public) / $20,871 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Duquesne University$25,578
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Pennsylvania Graduate Schools$20,147$22,546
Public$20,464$27,989
Private$20,871
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,421 at Duquesne University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 4.26% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$1,284
2019-2020$1,310
2020-2021$1,336
2021-2022$1,363
2022-2023$1,421

Graduate Programs at Duquesne

Duquesne University offers 125 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,161 students have completed their study at Duquesne University.
Offered Degrees at Duquesne University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree8012679
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship18181
Doctor's degree - other61372
Post Bachelor's Degree13123
Post Master's Degree846
Total125191,161
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Duquesne University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Music Performance program with 11 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 82 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Pharmacy program with 161 completers.
Duquesne University offers 125 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,161 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 679 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 372 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 23 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 6 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 14 completers-
Environmental Science14-
Communication and Journalism [+] 8 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric5-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)0-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Information Technology0-
Computer Science5-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design4-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0-
Education [+] (3 completers) 110 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration12-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)13-
Educational/Instructional Technology2-
Special Education and Teaching9-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services14-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching6-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)1-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education4-
Foreign Language Teacher Education1-
Mathematics Teacher Education9-
Music Teacher Education1-
Reading Teacher Education22-
Social Studies Teacher Education2-
Biology Teacher Education10-
Chemistry Teacher Education1-
Physics Teacher Education0-
Latin Teacher Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor3-
Engineering [+] 11 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering11-
Legal Studies [+] 0 completers-
Programs for Foreign Lawyers0-
English Language and Literature [+] 7 completers-
English Language and Literature7-
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences1-
Pharmacology and Toxicology0-
Biotechnology6-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 completers-
Computational Mathematics1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 5 completers-
Mathematics and Computer Science5-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 9 completers-
Philosophy9-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 9 completers-
Religious Education1-
Religious/Sacred Music0-
Theology/Theological Studies6-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling2-
Physical Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Chemistry2-
Psychology [+] 32 completers-
Psychology6-
Developmental and Child Psychology23-
Applied Behavior Analysis3-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 15 completers$44,400
15-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Policy Analysis0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 17 completers-
Music Performance17-
Music (other)0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (6 completers) 253 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist36-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator2-
Physician Assistant56-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling0$37,300
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling25-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling1-
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design0-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry2-
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics3-
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences1-
Health Services Administration0-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist27-
Physical Therapy/Therapist22-
Rehabilitation Science0-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics2-
2-
Nursing Administration0-
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing58-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)16-
Business [+] (2 completers) 156 completers-
Business Administration and Management82$63,000
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0-
Organizational Leadership19-
Accounting21$53,900
Business/Corporate Communications3-
Management Science20-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)11-
History [+] 13 completers-
History9$25,200
Public/Applied History4-
Total679
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 19 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration8-
Educational/Instructional Technology3-
Special Education and Teaching3-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services5-
English Language and Literature [+] 15 completers-
English Language and Literature4-
Rhetoric and Composition11-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences3-
Pharmacology and Toxicology3-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 6 completers-
Philosophy6-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 5 completers-
Theology/Theological Studies5-
Physical Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Chemistry8-
Psychology [+] 8 completers-
Clinical Psychology4-
School Psychology4-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design1-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry1-
Rehabilitation Science0-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics8-
Nursing Science4-
Total81
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 157 completers-
Law157-
Psychology [+] 10 completers-
School Psychology10-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 205 completers-
Pharmacy147-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist7-
Physical Therapy/Therapist31-
Nursing Practice20-
Total372
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 0 completers-
Environmental Science0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Education [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)0-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Music Teacher Education1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor4-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 0 completers-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 11 completers-
Music Performance11-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)6-
Music Therapy/Therapist0-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0-
Management Science0-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)1-
Total23
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 1 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)1-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
School Psychology0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 completers-
0-
Nursing Administration0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing2-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)3-
Total6

Graduate Student Population at Duquesne

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 3,215 students enrolled into Duquesne University graduate schools where it has total 8,300 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 2,935 full-time and 280 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,062 male and 2,153 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,2151,0622,153
Full-time2,9359851,950
Part-tme28077203
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,309 White (71.82%), 197 Black/African American (6.13%), 139 Hispanic (4.32%), 110 Asian (3.42%), and 460 students with other races. 334 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,2151,0622,153
American Indian/Native American101
Asian1102486
Black/African American19780117
Hispanic1394891
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander202
White2,3097181,591
Two More943064
Un-Known291217
Non-resident Alien334150184
Duquesne University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 722 graduate students (22.46% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 817 graduate students (25.41% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total3,215
Enrolled Online Exclusively722
Enrolled Some Online Courses817
Not in Online Courses1,676
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Duquesne University. 1,496 students are aged 20 to 24 (46.53% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.03%), 121 students are aged above 50 (3.76%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Duquesne University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,2151,0622,153
Age 18-19101
Age 20-2123262170
Age 22-241,264400864
Age 25-29715260455
Age 30-34384147237
Age 35-3923183148
Age 40-4926775192
Age 50-641153283
Over 64633

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