Physical Sciences at University of Notre Dame
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of Notre Dame. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Notre Dame sits in Notre Dame, IN.
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Studying Online at University of Notre Dame
Distance learning is available at University of Notre Dame. Of 13,042 students, 246 (2%) studied exclusively online and 461 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Notre Dame
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Notre Dame’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 63 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 532 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #56 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #449 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 63 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 532 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #56 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #449 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Notre Dame
Students who complete University of Notre Dame’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,831 |
| 2 years | $58,423 |
| 4 years | $87,137 |
| 5 years | $87,228 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from University of Notre Dame report median earnings of $87,137, compared with $99,029 for all University of Notre Dame graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Notre Dame comes in at $21,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at University of Notre Dame go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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