Skip to main content
What are your chances of acceptance?
Your chance of acceptance
Duke University
Loading…
UCLA
Loading…
+ add school
Your chancing factors
Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Duke's major options?

I'm looking into Duke University as a potential school for next year, but want to know more about their majors. Are there any unique or particularly strong programs they offer that I should be aware of?

a year ago

Duke University offers a wide range of undergraduate majors across a variety of disciplines. Some disciplines Duke excels in include:

1. Biomedical Engineering: Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering is particularly renowned for its Biomedical Engineering program. The program integrates life sciences, engineering, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for a range of careers.

2. Public Policy Studies: Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy offers a strong undergraduate program in Public Policy Studies. Students learn how to analyze and solve real-world policy issues.

3. Economics: This major at Duke is very popular and is known for its rigorous curriculum. Students gain the skills to examine economic problems and policy-making.

4. Global Health: Duke boasts of a unique major in Global Health, housed under the Duke Global Health Institute. It focuses on health disparities and practical solutions to global health challenges.

5. Environmental Science and Policy: This program provides an interdisciplinary approach, combining natural and social sciences to study environmental issues and policies.

6. Computer Science: Duke's computer science program is also notably strong, with a curriculum that provides a deep grounding in fundamentals and allows for significant flexibility in electives.

Remember, each of these areas also provides opportunities for undergraduate research, and Duke is recognized for its emphasis on undergraduate research and collaboration. It's always a good idea to review each department's website to explore classes, faculty members, research opportunities, and possible career outcomes.

a year ago

About CollegeVine’s Expert FAQ

CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.