by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Duke ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at Duke is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Duke. This makes it the #20 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Duke paid an average of $1,983 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of area studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its area studies 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 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from Duke in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 24 |
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