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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy & religious studies 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.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duke University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from Duke. This makes it the #33 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at Duke University.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from Duke in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Duke in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 master's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 27 |
| Religious Studies | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 530 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 191 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 91 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 70 |
| History | 61 |
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