by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Duke University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Duke University as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #3 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 3 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 193 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at Duke University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 340 |
| Master’s | 159 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
This social sciences area of study at Duke University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 276 |
| Political Science and Government | 141 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 66 |
| Sociology | 38 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University handed out 340 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Duke University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $113,144 a year. This is below $115,482, the median for all majors at Duke University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Duke University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $13,726 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Duke University are White. About 47% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 24 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Duke University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 159 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |
