Master's Degree Options

Consider your goals, and compare our master's degree options

Master of Science

  • Specialized technical education plus research and thesis opportunities
  • Prepares you for an industry career or entry into a PhD program

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Master of Engineering

  • Specialized technical education plus core industry preparation courses and an internship
  • Excellent for students interested in leadership roles in industry
  • Part-time option available; excellent opportunity for working professionals

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Compare Side-by-Side

Degree Program  Master of Science
(MS)		 Master of Engineering
(MEng)
Duration

3-4 semesters

(4 is more typical)

3-4 semesters

(4 is more typical)
Credits 30 30

 

Special Features

 Three capstone options:
  • Research thesis
  • Research project
  • Coursework-only
 Two core business courses:
  • Business Fundamentals for Engineers
  • Management of High-Tech Industries

Plus, a required internship or equivalent project
Average Scores of Enrolled Students
  • GRE Q: 169, V: 157
  • Note: GRE is optional
  • GPA mean: 3.7
  • GPA minimum: 3.2
  • GRE Q: 163-169, V: 152-161*   
  • Note: GRE is optional
  • UGPA: 3.4-3.7

*Mid-50% range
Tuition and fees

See gradschool.duke.edu »

See meng.pratt.duke.edu »

 

Application Deadlines

Fall:

  • Guaranteed review: Jan. 1
  • Review based upon space availability: Jan. 2-Feb. 29
 Fall:
  • Round 1: Jan. 15
  • Round 2: March 15

Spring:

  • No applications accepted for Spring admission
 Spring:
  • No applications accepted for Spring admission

 
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