Physics at University of Notre Dame
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, you may want to check out 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 53 physics graduations were recorded at University of Notre Dame.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Physics Rankings at University of Notre Dame
Rankings can help you compare University of Notre Dame’s Physics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 27 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 259 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #220 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 27 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 259 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #220 of 257 |
Earnings for Physics Graduates from University of Notre Dame
Those who finish University of Notre Dame’s Physics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $67,660 |
| 4 years | $87,137 |
| 5 years | $87,228 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physics graduates from University of Notre Dame take home a median $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 Physics graduates from University of Notre Dame is $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physics graduates at University of Notre Dame, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at University of Notre Dame are 28% women (15) and 72% men (38).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Notre Dame
Among the 30 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at University of Notre Dame, 37% were women (11) and 63% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame, above the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at University of Notre Dame
Among the 9 master’s physics graduates at University of Notre Dame, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame, higher than the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at University of Notre Dame
Of the 14 doctoral physics degrees awarded at University of Notre Dame, 7% were women (1) and 93% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Notre Dame.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Notre Dame, lower than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at University of Notre Dame
The Physics program at University of Notre Dame breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 48 |
| Other Physics | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Those who complete Physics program at University of Notre Dame work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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