by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences 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 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Notre Dame as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #32 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 32 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Indiana | 1 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 106 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at Notre Dame, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 499 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
The social sciences field at Notre Dame breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 289 |
| Political Science and Government | 192 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Notre Dame awarded 30 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Notre Dame is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 37 |
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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Among recent graduates, 57% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. About 57% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Notre Dame handed out 21 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Notre Dame has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Notre Dame were Non-Resident Alien. About 52% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Social Sciences | 499 |