Report shows Duquesne students successful after graduation

By Casey Chafin | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne is the 3rd best school in the Pittsburgh region for post-graduation success, behind Carnegie-Mellon and Pitt, according to the 2015 College Salary Report released by online analysis company Payscale. Nicole Feldhues, director of career services at Duquesne, said although she was not aware of the methodology of this specific report, the findings align well with the goal … Continue reading Report shows Duquesne students successful after graduation

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History majors earn biggest paychecks

By Gigi Jeddi | The Duquesne Duke A 2015 report from George Mason University revealed that history majors are the highest-earning liberal arts graduates, with a median annual wage of $54,000. Duquesne’s history department currently has 47 history undergraduate and graduate students. According to department chair Jay Dwyer, it makes sense that history majors are successful after school. Dwyer said the study of history encourages … Continue reading History majors earn biggest paychecks

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Show me the money: President’s pay nears $700K

By Julian Routh and Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne University President Charles Dougherty is among the top 100 highest paid presidents of private institutions in the country. Dougherty, who is the 97th highest paid, made $678,893 in 2011, according to a Chronicle of Higher Education report of the latest endowment data available. The outlet gathered 2011 salary information from 550 chief executives at … Continue reading Show me the money: President’s pay nears $700K

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