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, and more. In addition, we cover how Duke ranks in comparison to other schools with literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at Duke was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for literature list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Literature Schools | 3 |
| Best Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in literature. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
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 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Literature from Duke in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the literature majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.