Philosophy at University of Notre Dame
If you plan to study Philosophy, consider the program at University of Notre Dame. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Notre Dame is in Notre Dame, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 52 philosophy degrees were awarded at University of Notre Dame.
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Online Class Availability at University of Notre Dame
Many students take online classes at University of Notre Dame. Among 13,042 students, 246 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 461 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy Rankings at University of Notre Dame
Use these rankings to compare University of Notre Dame’s Philosophy program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 18 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 183 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 18 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 183 |
Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from University of Notre Dame
Students who complete University of Notre Dame’s Philosophy program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,992 |
| 5 years | $67,240 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Philosophy graduates from University of Notre Dame stands at $20,793.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at University of Notre Dame, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Philosophy graduates at University of Notre Dame are 29% women (15) and 71% men (37).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at University of Notre Dame
Among the 37 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at University of Notre Dame, 19% were women (7) and 81% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame, below the national average of 35%.*
Philosophy Master’s Program at University of Notre Dame
Of the 9 master’s philosophy graduates at University of Notre Dame, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy master’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Philosophy master’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame, below the national average of 23%.*
Philosophy Doctoral Program at University of Notre Dame
Of the 6 doctoral philosophy graduates at University of Notre Dame, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at University of Notre Dame.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at University of Notre Dame
This Philosophy program at University of Notre Dame breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 52 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Those who complete Philosophy program at University of Notre Dame go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Philosophy graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.