by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Notre Dame. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral 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 #43 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 43 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 1 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 63 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Notre Dame handed out 13 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Notre Dame is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,606 | $70,606 |
| Fees | $520 | $520 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 77% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Notre Dame are White. About 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Notre Dame awarded 43 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Notre Dame is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Notre Dame were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 49% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Notre Dame. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 48 |