by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Notre Dame ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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Notre Dame was ranked #92 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 92 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 51% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from Notre Dame. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Notre Dame go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,876 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Notre Dame paid an average of $2,591 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Notre Dame. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Notre Dame does not offer an online option for its biology 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.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Notre Dame in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Notre Dame.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 116 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.