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 area studies programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
Duke is in the top 10% of the country for area studies. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 95 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duke University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Duke. This makes it the #20 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Duke is $43,489. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,421 for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Duke University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 area studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Duke. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 12 area studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Duke, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
