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Master of Business Administration (MBA)private nonprofit Employment Report 2023

Fuqua School of Business

Duke University
Durham, NC
2-Year Cost of Attendance
$225,000
Tuition: $150,000 (2-year program)
Class Admissions Profile
Admit Rate
22.0%
GMAT Quartiles (25th – 50th – 75th)
680 · 716 · 750
Undergrad GPA (25th – 50th – 75th)
3.30 · 3.50 · 3.75
Average Work Experience
5.5 years (66 mos)
Fellowships & Aid
Median Fellowship Grant
$32,000
Students Receiving Fellowships
55.0%
Median Graduate Debt
$75,000
Post-MBA Compensation
Median Starting Base Salary
$160,000
Median Signing Bonus
$30,000
Employed (3 Months Post-Grad)
92.0%

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School 25-75: 680–750
School Median: 3.50
Sweet Spot: 3.5 – 6.5 yrs
2-Yr Budget: $80,000
Total 2-Year Student Budget (Savings + Family Support):$80,000
$0 (100% Debt)$100,000$200,000+ (Self-Funded)
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Planning estimate / 2023

Cost and borrowing forecast

Estimated annual net price$112,500Published program cost, annualized
2-year estimated cost$225,000Assumes the current annual estimate repeats
Projected funding gap$145,000After $40,000/yr family budget
Illustrative monthly payment$1,646If the full gap is borrowed for 10 years at 6.5%
Published outcome evidence
Median starting salary$160,000Published program outcome
Median signing bonus$30,000Published program outcome
Employed at 3 months92.0%Published placement rate
Median graduate debt$75,000Published median