by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Philosophy. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Philosophy is a major offered under the philosophy and religious studies program of study at Duke University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in philosophy, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy majors, Duke came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Duke was $1,746 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,880 | $55,880 |
| Fees | $1,753 | $1,753 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,434 | $1,434 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,026 | $16,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,976 | $1,976 |
Learn more about Duke tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Duke philosophy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Duke Online Learning page.
About 26.1% of the students who received their BA in philosophy in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 39.4%.
Around 39.1% of philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 32%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Philosophy students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 23 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to philosophy.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
View All Philosophy Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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