by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Duke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Duke came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Duke. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Duke is $45,551. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Duke paid an average of $1,983 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,450 | $63,450 |
| Fees | $2,355 | $2,355 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,602 | $1,602 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,458 | $17,458 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,207 | $2,207 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Duke. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Duke Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from Duke in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Duke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 288 |
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.