by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Duke ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english majors, Duke came in at #8. 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 2020-2021 academic year, Duke University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in english from Duke. This makes it the #243 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Duke is $37,241. This is higher than $27,744, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Duke, english students borrow a median amount of $15,362 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Duke University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in english from Duke. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from Duke in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Literature | 6 |
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