Social Sciences at Duke University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duke University is in Durham, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Duke University
Distance learning is available at Duke University. Of 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Duke University
Use these rankings to compare Duke University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 934 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #21 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #181 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #852 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 934 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #21 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #181 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #852 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Duke University
Those who finish Duke University’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,850 |
| 2 years | $70,167 |
| 3 years | $91,027 |
| 4 years | $113,144 |
| 5 years | $133,626 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Duke University earn a median of $113,144, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Duke University comes in at $13,726.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Duke University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.