by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Notre Dame ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theology majors, Notre Dame came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 72 students received their master’s degree in theology from Notre Dame. This makes it the #31 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2021, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Notre Dame go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,151 a year. This is less than $27,374, which is the national median of all theology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's theology program at Notre Dame make a median salary of $43,183. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,174.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Notre Dame, theology students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,067.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at University of Notre Dame.
Of the 47 theology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Notre Dame, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Notre Dame are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students 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 theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The theology program at Notre Dame awarded 72 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 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 master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sacred Music | 11 |
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