by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Duke University compares to other colleges that offer psychology.
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Duke University is in the top 5% of the country for psychology. Specifically, it ranked #48 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best Psychology Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 37 |
| Best Value Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 37 |
| Best Value Psychology Schools in North Carolina | 37 |
| College Major Best Value | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Duke University awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Duke University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $12,125 in student loans. This is below $13,191, the typical median for all majors at Duke University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,085 | $66,325 |
| Fees | $2,433 | $2,433 |
Learn more about Duke University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Duke University were White. Roughly 43% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at Duke University were White. About 44% 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 master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 36% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Duke University are White. About 79% 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 doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the psychology majors at Duke University.
This psychology program at Duke University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 158 |