University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana · Private, nonprofit · 8,818 undergraduates
Of 50 programs with reported earnings, 49 leave graduates out-earning a typical Indiana high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 102 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,244 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,254 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,432 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,670 |
| $110k and up | $45,321 |
| All families (average) | $26,780 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $160,313 | +$123,821 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $122,637 | +$86,145 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $142,699 | +$106,207 | clears the bar | $128,413 | 1.2 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $94,297 | +$57,805 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $142,970 | +$106,478 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $124,557 | +$88,065 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $123,663 | +$87,171 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $65,458 | +$28,966 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $99,859 | +$63,367 | clears the bar | $18,910 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $69,793 | +$33,301 | clears the bar | $18,570 | 0.6 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | $58,126 | +$21,634 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $32,876 | -$3,616 | falls short | $20,750 | n/a |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $113,614 | +$77,122 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 0.2 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $64,880 | +$28,388 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $115,909 | +$79,417 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 50 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 95% 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.