Here is an overview of the graduate program in history at Notre Dame. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 11 schools (Master’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 #24 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 24 of 624 |
| 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Notre Dame handed out 18 master’s degrees in history.
Notre Dame is among the very best schools in the country for history at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,606 | $70,606 |
| Fees | $520 | $520 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of history master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Roughly 44% 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 master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Notre Dame handed out 12 doctoral degrees in history.
Notre Dame is among the very best schools in the country for history at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of history doctoral degree graduates at Notre Dame are White. About 67% 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 doctoral in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Notre Dame. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 45 |