History at Duke University
What traits are you looking for in a history school? To help you decide if Duke University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's history program.Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and approximately 16,172 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
Duke History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
Duke History Rankings
There were 10 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
History Student Demographics at Duke
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Duke University.
Duke History Master’s Program
In the history master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within History
The following history concentations are available at Duke University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Duke University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 15 |
Related Majors
- Communication & Journalism
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- English Language & Literature
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for Duke University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NC | Average Salary in NC |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 25,240 | $47,580 |
| Managers | 11,990 | $121,500 |
| History Professors | 770 | $72,800 |
| Curators | 590 | $47,200 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 210 | $40,850 |
References
*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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Bjoertvedt under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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