by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Duke ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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Duke is in the top 10% of the country for english. More specifically it was ranked #43 out of 490 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in english from Duke. This makes it the #243 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Duke is $20,483. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Duke was $1,983 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about Duke tuition and fees.
Of the 29 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Duke, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its english 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in english from Duke. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 master's in english.
| 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 majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Literature | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.