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 economics programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, Duke came in at #9. 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 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 209 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 78 students received their master’s degree in economics from Duke. This makes it the #12 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Duke is $98,649. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics 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. 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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The economics program at Duke awarded 209 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its economics 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of economics master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 29 |
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