by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Notre Dame ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physics majors, Notre Dame came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Physics Schools | 3 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in physics from Notre Dame. This makes it the #45 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Notre Dame was $2,591 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,186 | $62,186 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,378 | $17,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 73% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Notre Dame are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Notre Dame does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Notre Dame Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physics master's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Notre Dame.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.