by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Notre Dame stacks up against peers offering political science & government.
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Notre Dame is in the top 5% of the country for political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 9 |
| Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Indiana | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 27 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Notre Dame awarded 177 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,814 a year. This is lower than $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Notre Dame, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is below $19,891, the typical median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,336 | $64,518 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Approximately 68% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Roughly 86% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Notre Dame are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at University of Notre Dame.
This political science & government program at Notre Dame offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 192 |
Notre Dame conferred 192 completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).