Duquesne University Graduate School

Duquesne University (referred to as Duquesne) is a Private, 4 years school located in Pittsburgh, PA.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Duquesne is $26,568 in average. The school has 3,012 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 8,107 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Duquesne University (referred to as Duquesne) is a Private, 4 years school located in Pittsburgh, PA.
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 of Duquesne is $26,568 in average. The school has 3,012 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 8,107 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 194 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 22 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$26,568
Student Population3,012
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs194 graduate programs
(22 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Duquesne is $26,568 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,421.
Duquesne offers the alternative tuition plans.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Tuition$25,578
Required Fees$0
Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition$1,421
Duquesne 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, 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)22 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student 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 $26,568. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.87% 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-
2023-2024$26,568-
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 $19,793 and the Pennsylvania graduate tuition is $25,701 (public) / $21,200 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Duquesne University$26,568
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
Pennsylvania Graduate Schools$19,680$22,078
Public$18,549$25,701
Private$21,200
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $23,534 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Duquesne.
On-campus living costs are increased by 15.55% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $21,238. Off-campus living costs are increased by 25.34% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,586$2,200$12,586$2,200
2019-2020$13,088$2,200$13,088$2,200
2020-2021$13,612$2,200$13,612$2,200
2021-2022$14,144$2,200$14,144$2,200
2022-2023$14,744$2,200$14,744$2,200
2023-2024$15,620$3,958$13,324$7,914
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,476 at Duquesne University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 3.87% 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
2023-2024$1,476
The law school tuition at Duquesne University is $53,416 for academic year 2022-2023.
The following table shows the tuition & fees for law school at Duquesne.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Duquesne University
TuitionFees
Pharmacy$63,828$514
Law$52,332$1,084

Graduate Programs at Duquesne

Duquesne University offers 117 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, 1,210 students have completed their study at Duquesne University.
Offered Degrees at Duquesne University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree7510716
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship19186
Doctor's degree - other61366
Post Bachelor's Degree9131
Post Master's Degree8611
Total117191,210
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Duquesne University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) program with 10 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Family Practice Nurse/Nursing program with 84 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Pharmacy program with 166 completers.
Duquesne University offers 117 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,210 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 716 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 366 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 31 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 11 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 [+] 13 completers-
Environmental Science13-
Communication and Journalism [+] 4 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)--
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Computer Science3-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design5-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster--
Education [+] (3 completers) 98 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration--
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration20-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)12-
Educational/Instructional Technology3-
Special Education and Teaching9-
Special Education and Teaching (other)--
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services12-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching14-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)1-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education5-
Mathematics Teacher Education2-
Reading Teacher Education5-
Social Studies Teacher Education1-
Biology Teacher Education3-
Chemistry Teacher Education1-
Physics Teacher Education1-
Spanish Language Teacher Education3-
Latin Teacher Education--
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor6-
Engineering [+] 8 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering8-
Legal Studies [+] 1 completers-
Programs for Foreign Lawyers1-
English Language and Literature [+] 3 completers-
English Language and Literature--
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences--
Pharmacology and Toxicology--
Biotechnology9-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 6 completers-
Computational Mathematics6-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
Mathematics and Computer Science1-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 13 completers-
Philosophy13-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 5 completers-
Religious Education--
Religious/Sacred Music--
Theology/Theological Studies--
Pastoral Studies/Counseling5-
Physical Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Chemistry4-
Psychology [+] 22 completers-
Psychology7-
Developmental and Child Psychology12-
Applied Behavior Analysis3-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 25 completers$44,400
Forensic Science and Technology25-
Human Services [+] --
Public Policy Analysis--
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 21 completers-
Music Performance21-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (6 completers) 318 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist35-
Physician Assistant66-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling-$37,300
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling27-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling7-
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design--
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry1-
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics--
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences1-
Health Services Administration10-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist17-
Physical Therapy/Therapist31-
Rehabilitation Science--
Bioethics/Medical Ethics6-
Nursing Education12-
Nursing Administration4-
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing--
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing84-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing--
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)17-
Business [+] (1 completers) 150 completers-
Business Administration and Management71$63,000
Organizational Leadership14-
Accounting25$53,900
Business/Corporate Communications5-
Management Science20-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)15-
History [+] 7 completers-
History2$25,200
Public/Applied History5-
Total716
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 25 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration10-
Educational/Instructional Technology4-
Special Education and Teaching3-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services8-
English Language and Literature [+] 8 completers-
English Language and Literature2-
Rhetoric and Composition6-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences4-
Pharmacology and Toxicology2-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] --
Philosophy--
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 7 completers-
Theology/Theological Studies7-
Physical Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Chemistry4-
Psychology [+] 11 completers-
Clinical Psychology6-
School Psychology5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 25 completers-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)--
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design4-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry2-
Rehabilitation Science1-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics8-
Nursing Science10-
Total86
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 129 completers-
Law129-
Psychology [+] 8 completers-
School Psychology8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 229 completers-
Pharmacy166-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist14-
Physical Therapy/Therapist30-
Nursing Practice19-
Total366
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] --
Environmental Science--
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1-
Education [+] (1 completers) 7 completers-
Educational/Instructional Technology--
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor7-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] --
Pastoral Studies/Counseling--
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 9 completers-
Music Performance9-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)10-
Business [+] 4 completers-
Management Science1-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)3-
Total31
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] --
Educational Leadership and Administration--
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Nursing Education2-
Nursing Administration--
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing--
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing6-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing--
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)3-
Total11

Graduate Student Population at Duquesne

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 3,012 students enrolled into Duquesne University graduate schools where it has total 8,107 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 2,726 full-time and 286 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,064 male and 1,948 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
Total3,0121,0641,948
Full-time2,7269921,734
Part-tme28672214
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,130 White (70.72%), 193 Black/African American (6.41%), 127 Hispanic (4.22%), 92 Asian (3.05%), and 470 students with other races. 358 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,0121,0641,948
American Indian/Native American101
Asian922369
Black/African American19374119
Hispanic1274780
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White2,1307111,419
Two More872562
Un-Known23914
Non-resident Alien358175183
Duquesne University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 638 graduate students (21.18% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 617 graduate students (20.48% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total3,012
Enrolled Online Exclusively638
Enrolled Some Online Courses617
Not in Online Courses1,757
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Duquesne University. 1,386 students are aged 20 to 24 (46.02% of total students), 3 students are aged below 20 (0.10%), 109 students are aged above 50 (3.62%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Duquesne University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,0121,0641,948
Age 18-19312
Age 20-2118555130
Age 22-241,201395806
Age 25-29708275433
Age 30-34345142203
Age 35-3922486138
Age 40-4923777160
Age 50-641033172
Over 64624

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