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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Notre Dame ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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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.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Notre Dame is $39,522. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,217 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Notre Dame, history students borrow a median amount of $34,948 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Notre Dame paid an average of $2,591 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Notre Dame. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of history master's degrees went to men and 50% went to 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.
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