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. We've also included details on how Notre Dame ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, Notre Dame came in at #15. 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 Economics Schools | 15 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 245 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in economics from Notre Dame. This makes it the #204 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Notre Dame is $76,299. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Notre Dame, economics students borrow a median amount of $71,885 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Notre Dame is $666 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Notre Dame was $2,591 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 245 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Notre Dame. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
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, 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 bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Notre Dame does not offer an online option for its economics 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Notre Dame in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Notre Dame.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 190 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
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