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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Notre Dame. This makes it the #124 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 42 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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, 64% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Notre Dame does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from Notre Dame. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Notre Dame are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Notre Dame.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 560 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 314 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 269 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 36 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 27 |
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