Sociology at Duke University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, consider the program at Duke University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Duke University is in Durham, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 sociology degrees were awarded at Duke University.
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Online Class Availability at Duke University
Online coursework is an option at Duke University. Of 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Duke University
These rankings give you a sense of how Duke University’s Sociology 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) | #2 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 543 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #502 of 543 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 543 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #502 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Duke University
Students who complete Duke University’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,357 |
| 2 years | $45,305 |
| 3 years | $47,803 |
| 4 years | $53,607 |
| 5 years | $75,020 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from Duke University earn a median of $53,607, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 54% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at Duke University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Duke University are 63% women (24) and 37% men (14).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Duke University
Of the 31 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Duke University, 65% were women (20) and 35% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University, below the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Duke University
Among the 3 master’s sociology graduates at Duke University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Duke University, below the national average of 43%.*
Sociology Doctoral Program at Duke University
Among the 4 doctoral sociology graduates at Duke University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Duke University, higher than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Duke University
The Sociology program at Duke University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 38 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at Duke University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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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