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, and more. Also, learn how Duke ranks among other schools offering degrees in religion.
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The bachelor's program at Duke was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for religion list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duke University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in religion from Duke. This makes it the #21 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in religion in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's religion program at Duke make a median salary of $49,269. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all religion graduates with a master's is $46,468.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at Duke University.
Of the 4 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from Duke in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Duke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in religion from Duke in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Duke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in religion.
| 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 27 |
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