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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Notre Dame came in at #11. 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 History Schools | 11 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in history from Notre Dame. This makes it the #127 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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Of the 57 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Notre Dame in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were 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, 72% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Notre Dame history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Notre Dame Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 history majors earned their master's degree from Notre Dame. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Notre Dame.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 66 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 537 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 141 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 120 |
| English Language & Literature | 74 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 53 |
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