by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Notre Dame compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Notre Dame is in the top 5% of the country for economics. Specifically, it ranked #32 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Economics Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 8 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Indiana | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Notre Dame conferred 266 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame earn a median of $100,568 a year. This is higher than $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Notre Dame, economics graduates take on a median debt of $19,965 in student loans. This is higher than $19,891, the typical median for all majors at Notre Dame.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,336 | $64,518 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Approximately 62% of graduates 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Among recent graduates, 76% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Notre Dame are White. Roughly 59% of graduates 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at Notre Dame are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 83% of graduates 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 doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at University of Notre Dame.
This economics program at Notre Dame breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 289 |
Notre Dame awarded 289 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).