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Master's Degree Programs
A Duke degree prepares you for leadership in industry or academia
At Duke, you will be part of highly regarded programs that are ranked among the very best.
Our master's programs each offer a unique mix of interdisciplinary opportunities. Our departments offer flexible curriculums and study concentrations, allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests and your goals.
We have an excellent record of career placement. Most of our master's students enter an industry, working for leading firms or building their own startups. Also, many of our master's graduates enter elite PhD programs, including at Duke.
Duke Engineering — Highly Ranked
- #1 in U.S. computer engineering research productivity
- #4 in the U.S. in biomedical engineering
- #6 in U.S. online Master's of Engineering Management program
- #10 in U.S. in overall faculty scholarly productivity among U.S. engineering schools
Sources: U.S. News & World Report, Academic Analytics
Master's Degrees We Offer
Master of Science (MS)
An advanced engineering degree with a thesis or capstone project—solid preparation for industry or a PhD program.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
An advanced engineering degree that includes business coursework and an internship – excellent preparation for an industry career.
Master of Engineering Management (MEM)
A tech-savvy alternative to the MBA—with both a campus option, and an online option (with residency) ranked #6 in the U.S. More at memp.pratt.duke.edu »
4+1: BSE+Master's Degree Program
Complete an undergraduate and an MS, MEng or MEM degree in just five years. More »
Master's Options By Area of Study
Find the Duke master's degree that fits your goals:
Biomedical Engineering
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
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- Master of Science (MS) in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computational Mechanics and Scientific Computing
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Environmental Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Risk Engineering
- 4+1: BSE+Master's Degree
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
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- Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Materials Science and Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computational Mechanics and Scientific Computing
- 4+1: BSE+Master's Degree
Also available:
- THRUST—A study-abroad Master's of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering with a specialty in turbomachinery aeromechanics
Engineering Management
Master of Engineering Management (MEM)
Offering both campus-based and online-plus-residency options
- Core management courses
- Technical electives from Duke's professional schools of engineering, business, law and the environment
- Focused study tracks in areas like data science & machine learning and entrepreneurship
- Seminar series
- Interactive workshops
- Internship requirement
Financial Technology
Master of Engineering in Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Technical electives and business courses focused on financial technology innovation taught by Duke engineering, economics, business and law faculty
- Choose from Technology or Technology Management tracks
- Internship requirement
More at meng.pratt.duke.edu/fintech »