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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Duke came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duke University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from Duke. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Learn about other programs related to History that might interest you.
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Duke University.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Duke. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 61 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 530 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 191 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 91 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 70 |
| English Language & Literature | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
