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Anthropology at University of Notre Dame

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at University of Notre Dame. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Notre Dame is in Notre Dame, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 anthropology degrees were awarded at University of Notre Dame.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Notre Dame

Online coursework is an option 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.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Notre Dame

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Notre Dame’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 34
Best Value	Indiana	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#27 of 269
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#30 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#227 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 34
Best Value	Indiana	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#27 of 269
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#30 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#227 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Notre Dame

Graduates of University of Notre Dame’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,948
2 years	$20,140
3 years	$37,176
4 years	$55,714
5 years	$65,133

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from University of Notre Dame report median earnings of $55,714, compared with $99,029 for all University of Notre Dame graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Notre Dame, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of Notre Dame are 77% women (20) and 23% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Notre Dame

Of the 22 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Notre Dame, 77% were women (17) and 23% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Notre Dame

Among the 2 master’s anthropology graduates at University of Notre Dame, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Notre Dame, above the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Notre Dame

Among the 2 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of Notre Dame, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Notre Dame.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Notre Dame, higher than the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at University of Notre Dame

The Anthropology program at University of Notre Dame includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	26

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at University of Notre Dame work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Anthropology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345

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.