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Philosophy at University of Notre Dame

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Philosophy at University of Notre Dame
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).

University of Notre Dame gender breakdown of Philosophy Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Philosophy majors at University of Notre Dame

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).

University of Notre Dame gender breakdown of Philosophy Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Philosophy majors at University of Notre Dame

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).

University of Notre Dame gender breakdown of Philosophy Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Philosophy majors at University of Notre Dame

*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

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