by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Notre Dame ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Notre Dame came in at #9. 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 Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Notre Dame. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Notre Dame go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,915 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
Learn more about Notre Dame tuition and fees.
The sociology program at Notre Dame awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Notre Dame does not offer an online option for its sociology 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 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Notre Dame in 2022, 14% were men and 86% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Notre Dame.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 252 |
| Political Science & Government | 190 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.