Overview

Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences / Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences is located in Durham, NC, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

32

Applied

11

Accepted

8

Enrolled

Applying

80

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 8th	December 8th	Yes
Spring deadline	October 15th	October 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	December 8

Student Body

24

Total Graduate Students

25%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.17%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	4.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	4.17%

Gender

Male (29%)

Female (70%)

Location & Contact

Address Box 90227
Durham, NC  27708
United States

Contact Peter Haff
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: cabrera@duke.edu
Phone: 919-681-4426
Fax: 919-684-5833

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