by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Duke ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Duke is in the top 1% of the country for history students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 2 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Duke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,750 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
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. 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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Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Duke in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Duke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% 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 bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Duke history bachelor’s degree program are not available 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, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in history from Duke. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Duke University.
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