Here is an overview of this program at Notre Dame. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 9 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 economics, placing at #36 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 36 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Indiana | 1 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at Notre Dame, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 266 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Notre Dame handed out 266 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Notre Dame is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame earn a median of $100,568 a year. This is higher than $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Notre Dame, economics graduates take on a median debt of $19,965 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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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of economics 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Notre Dame awarded 266 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Notre Dame. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 6 |