by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Notre Dame ranks among other schools offering degrees in international studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international studies majors, Notre Dame came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in international studies from Notre Dame. This makes it the #8 most popular school for international studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Notre Dame go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,362 a year. This is higher than $32,819, which is the national median for all international studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Notre Dame paid an average of $2,591 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,186 | $62,186 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,378 | $17,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in international studies from Notre Dame. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Notre Dame are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Notre Dame does not offer an online option for its international studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Notre Dame Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a master's degree in international studies from Notre Dame. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a master's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Notre Dame.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 57 |
| Computational Science | 32 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 12 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 11 |
| Medieval Studies | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
