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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Notre Dame came in at #14. 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 497 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 506 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Notre Dame. This makes it the #179 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #55 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 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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The social sciences program at Notre Dame awarded 497 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 328 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 54 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Notre Dame does not offer an online option for its social 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.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Notre Dame in 2021-2022, 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Notre Dame.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 252 |
| Political Science & Government | 190 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 141 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 120 |
| English Language & Literature | 74 |
| History | 66 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 53 |
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