University of Notre Dame Rankings by Salary Score
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University of Notre Dame's Top Rankings
University of Notre Dame is ranked on 14 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Notre Dame
We calculated a salary score for each of University of Notre Dame's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Notre Dame to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for ND Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $18,500 | $67,390 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $19,000 | $65,390 | |
| Architecture | $23,500 | $57,860 | |
| Area Studies | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $19,000 | $38,290 | |
| Biology, General | $19,000 | $23,110 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $17,500 | $65,820 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $19,000 | $74,310 | |
| Civil Engineering | $15,160 | $68,220 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $19,000 | $86,870 | |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $83,920 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $17,500 | $42,680 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $21,000 | $43,580 | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $61,520 | |
| Economics | $18,110 | $69,340 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $13,690 | $73,770 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $19,000 | $49,580 | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Not Reported | $62,010 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $21,000 | $38,290 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $19,000 | $90,070 | |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $20,100 | $13,700 | |
| History | $19,000 | $46,090 | |
| International/Global Studies | Not Reported | $80,560 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $21,000 | $26,900 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $19,000 | $73,450 | |
| Marketing | $20,350 | $56,930 | |
| Mathematics | $19,000 | $63,750 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | $18,500 | $77,830 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $18,000 | $74,040 | |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $39,370 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $19,000 | $23,350 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | Not Reported | $50,270 | |
| Philosophy | $17,800 | $25,190 | |
| Political Science and Government | $19,250 | $44,670 | |
| Psychology, General | $19,000 | $39,100 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $18,250 | $44,970 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $32,560 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $19,500 | $30,410 |
Salary Scores for ND Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Not Reported | $67,660 | |
| Engineering Science | $20,500 | $83,180 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $35,330 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $52,800 | $48,430 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not Reported | $38,530 |
Salary Scores for ND Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $20,500 | $65,980 | |
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $64,490 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,500 | $130,300 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $47,500 | $67,100 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $67,100 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $50,230 | |
| Law | $126,960 | $95,300 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $106,420 | |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $46,670 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not Reported | $59,350 |
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Notre Dame is a phenomenal place to learn, and I will recommend it to anyone who will listen. Notre Dame has challenging academics, a prestigious place in academia, but best of all it has a community atmosphere that is unparalleled. The comradery is intoxicating and the tailgates can make anyones week of classes worth it. More so than that, the school stands on 5 pillars: mind, heart, zeal, family, and hope. Throughout your education, these pillars will slowly seep into your subconscious and give you a feeling... Read More
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