by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Duke University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Duke University as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #5 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 5 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 193 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at Duke University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 340 |
| Master’s | 159 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
This social sciences area of study at Duke University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 276 |
| Political Science and Government | 141 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 66 |
| Sociology | 38 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University conferred 159 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,553 | $1,553 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Duke University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% of graduates 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 120 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University handed out 30 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Duke University were White. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University handed out 11 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Duke University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 36 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Duke University were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Duke University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 340 |