by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Notre Dame. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Notre Dame as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #18 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 18 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 1 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at Notre Dame, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 43 |
This physical sciences area of study at Notre Dame includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 53 |
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Notre Dame handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Notre Dame is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Notre Dame earn a median of $87,137 a year. This is lower than $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
To complete a bachelor’s at Notre Dame, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 60% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Approximately 62% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Notre Dame. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 43 |
