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, and more. We've also included details on how Notre Dame ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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Notre Dame is in the top 10% of the country for philosophy. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 101 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Notre Dame. This makes it the #66 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Notre Dame was $2,591 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from Notre Dame in 2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Notre Dame does not offer an online option for its philosophy 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from Notre Dame in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Notre Dame are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Notre Dame.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.