by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Notre Dame ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theology majors, Notre Dame came in at #3. 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 51 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in theology from Notre Dame. This makes it the #31 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Notre Dame go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,874 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,211 for all theology 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. 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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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of theology bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Notre Dame does not offer an online option for its theology 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.
Graduates of the master's theology program at Notre Dame make a median salary of $43,439. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,372.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 theology majors earned their master's degree from Notre Dame. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at University of Notre Dame.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sacred Music | 11 |
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