by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Duke University ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Duke University is in the top 5% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Duke University handed out 196 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Duke University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $145,695 a year. This is higher than $115,482, the median for all majors at Duke University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Duke University, economics students accumulate a median of $13,437 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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Among recent graduates, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Duke University were White. Approximately 45% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 16 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Duke University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 93% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 65 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 60% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Duke University were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Duke University.
The economics program at Duke University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 253 |
Duke University granted 253 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (36%).