Below are the key facts about this program at Duke University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Duke University among the top schools in the country for general english literature, placing at #118 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 118 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 18 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 of 136 |
Here is each degree level granted in general english literature at Duke University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Duke University is in the top 10% of the country for general english literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Duke University report a median salary of $65,074 a year. This is below $115,482, the median for all majors at Duke University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Duke University, general english literature students accumulate a median of $15,362 in student loans. This is higher than $13,191, the typical median for all majors at Duke University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,085 | $66,325 |
| Fees | $2,433 | $2,433 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Duke University were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Duke University conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
Graduate study is also available at Duke University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 6 |