Inside Academics at Duke University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Duke University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Duke University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

With 6 students for every instructional faculty member, Duke University ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. With 94% of instructors full time, Duke University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

Students at Duke University can choose from 91 majors with reported graduates spanning 24 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Duke University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Duke University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Duke University:

• Looking for flexibility? Duke University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 138 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Duke University retains and graduates its students — 98% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Duke University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Duke University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Duke University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Duke University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Duke University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at Duke University — regional and program accreditation status