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. Also, learn how Duke ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public policy majors, Duke came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 2 |
| Best Public Policy Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 190 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in public policy from Duke. This makes it the #12 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in public policy in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Duke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,501 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,740 for all public policy 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 181 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public policy from Duke in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Duke does not offer an online option for its public policy 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.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from Duke make a median salary of $85,125 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $61,558.
Of the 103 students who earned a master's degree in Public Policy from Duke in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Duke University.
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