History at University of Notre Dame
If you plan to study History, take a look at what University of Notre Dame. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, IN.
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Studying Online at University of Notre Dame
Online coursework is an option at University of Notre Dame. Of 13,042 students, 246 (2%) studied exclusively online and 461 (4%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Notre Dame
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Notre Dame’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 70 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 618 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #503 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 70 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 618 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #503 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Notre Dame
Graduates of University of Notre Dame’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,439 |
| 2 years | $45,529 |
| 3 years | $53,015 |
| 4 years | $63,592 |
| 5 years | $83,573 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from University of Notre Dame take home a median $63,592, compared with $99,029 for all University of Notre Dame graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from University of Notre Dame stands at $19,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Notre Dame work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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