Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana · Private, nonprofit · 1,458 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Indiana high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,760 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,152 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,014 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,680 |
| $110k and up | $30,443 |
| All families (average) | $25,292 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $80,396 | +$43,904 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,218 | +$21,726 | clears the bar | $26,733 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $73,449 | +$36,957 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $60,514 | +$24,022 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $51,665 | +$15,173 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $66,335 | +$29,843 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,587 | +$30,095 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,555 | +$13,063 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $68,409 | +$31,917 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $98,107 | +$61,615 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $25,164 | -$11,328 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $74,623 | +$38,131 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 69% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.