We’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. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Notre Dame as a strong choice for history, ranked #22 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 22 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Indiana | 1 of 10 |
| Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in history at Notre Dame, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
The history field at Notre Dame breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 75 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Notre Dame handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Notre Dame is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame report a median salary of $63,592 a year. This is below $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
To complete a bachelor’s at Notre Dame, history students accumulate a median of $19,000 in student loans. This is below $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Roughly 80% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Notre Dame. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 12 |