Area Studies at Duke University
Durham, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$20,682
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$20,682
Area Studies
National Average
$41,648
All schools, same program
School Average
$90,529
All programs at Duke University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
26
Completers (IPEDS)
429
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,682
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $77,707 | $19,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $77,557 | $14,839 |
| Cornell University | $75,147 | $17,250 |
| Dartmouth College | $71,072 | $16,520 |
| The University of Alabama | $69,936 | — |
| Williams College | $67,794 | — |
| George Washington University | $65,259 | $24,064 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $63,437 | $21,636 |
| University of Southern California | $62,809 | — |
| Yale University | $62,139 | — |
Other Programs at Duke University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| International Business | $225,820 | $117,357 |
| Law | $214,790 | $158,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $190,118 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $180,698 | $80,630 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $178,073 | $98,014 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $171,112 | — |
| Computer Science | $159,845 | $13,500 |
| Economics | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $141,333 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $137,144 | $14,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.