The most popular undergraduate major at Duke University is Economics followed by Public Policy Analysis and Biology/Biological Sciences. A list of all 37 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Duke University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 49 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 123 |
| Civil Engineering | 32 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 64 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 68 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 7 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 7 |
| German Language and Literature | 12 |
| French Language and Literature | 17 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 19 |
| Romanian Language and Literature | 2 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| 85 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 4 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 164 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 48 |
| Statistics | 7 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 29 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 23 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 27 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 13 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 13 |
| Physics | 13 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 155 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Policy Analysis | 188 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 79 |
| Economics | 190 |
| Political Science and Government | 132 |
| Sociology | 44 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Area Studies, Other | 56 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 13 |
| Women's Studies | 12 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Design and Visual Communications | 30 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 9 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 16 |
| Music | 13 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198419 IPEDS survey data for Duke University.