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Duke is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #47 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Duke. This makes it the #381 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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Of the 37 english language & literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Duke, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its english language & literature 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 13 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Duke, about 69% were men and 31% 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, 54% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Duke University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 56 |
| Literature | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 532 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 166 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 77 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 65 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 55 |
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