by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Notre Dame. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 14 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 philosophy, ranked #25 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 25 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Indiana | 2 of 3 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 16 |
Here is each degree level available for philosophy at Notre Dame, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Notre Dame conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Notre Dame is in the top 10% of the country for philosophy at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
To complete a bachelor’s at Notre Dame, philosophy graduates take on a median debt of $20,793 in student loans. This is higher than $19,891, the typical median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,336 | $64,518 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 81% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Roughly 57% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Philosophy | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 6 |