All About Academics
- The student to faculty (instructor) ratio.
- The Majors offered at this college.
- What online and distance learning options are available.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
Faculty Resources
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 6,639 undergraduate students at Duke University is 1,484. When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 7 to 1 which places Duke University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Duke University, there are 7 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (92.0%) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Duke University compares to the national average
Most Popular Majors Students Sign Up For
Duke University offers 58 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 47 majors within 19 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Duke University awarded 2,231 undergraduate degrees in 2015 - 2016.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 0 | 205 | 205 |
| General Biology | 0 | 192 | 192 |
| Computer Science | 0 | 175 | 175 |
| Public Policy | 0 | 173 | 173 |
| Nursing | 0 | 139 | 139 |
Find out what Duke University's top fields of study and majors are
