by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Notre Dame. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Notre Dame highly for physics, ranked #15 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 15 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Indiana | 1 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 25 |
Here is each degree level available for physics at Notre Dame, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Notre Dame handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Notre Dame is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
Physics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame earn a median of $87,137 a year. This is below $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
To complete a bachelor’s at Notre Dame, physics graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is above $19,891, the typical median for all majors at Notre Dame.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,336 | $64,518 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
Learn more about Notre Dame tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 63% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Approximately 60% of graduates 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 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Notre Dame. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 14 |
