History at Duke University
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Duke University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Duke University sits in Durham, NC.
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Studying Online at Duke University
Online coursework is an option at Duke University. Among 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Duke University
Use these rankings to compare Duke University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 618 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #122 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #569 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 618 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #122 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #569 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Duke University
Those who finish Duke University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,091 |
| 2 years | $52,941 |
| 4 years | $83,943 |
| 5 years | $85,818 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Duke University report median earnings of $83,943, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Duke University comes in at $13,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Duke University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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