All ND majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 18
- Science & Math · 10
- Engineering · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Education · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $46,030 | $85,619 | $19,250 |
| Area Studies | $35,304 | $75,832 | $19,250 |
| History | $39,522 | $70,423 | $19,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $64,152 | — |
| English | $40,345 | $60,998 | $19,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $45,579 | $60,369 | $18,800 |
| Theology / Ministry | $45,874 | $54,758 | $19,000 |
| Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | $71,769 | — | $21,040 |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | $69,362 | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | $20,793 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | $89,689 | $123,663 | $19,000 |
| Physics | — | $110,029 | $21,500 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $75,418 | $102,801 | $19,000 |
| Mathematics | $65,302 | $92,118 | $19,000 |
| Neuroscience | $24,615 | $65,458 | $19,500 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $17,103 |
| Biology | $32,876 | — | $20,750 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | $18,625 |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $83,377 | $113,614 | $19,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $85,861 | $112,828 | $19,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $81,057 | $103,022 | $24,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $84,999 | $99,859 | $19,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $74,499 | $85,781 | $20,100 |
| Architecture | $62,957 | $82,983 | $28,419 |
| Environmental Engineering | $64,675 | $75,950 | $25,000 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $99,222 | $160,313 | $19,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $83,810 | $124,557 | $19,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $78,507 | $122,821 | — |
| Economics | $76,299 | $122,637 | $19,965 |
| Accounting | $76,878 | $115,909 | $19,000 |
| Business | $73,170 | $111,444 | — |
| Marketing | $63,906 | $91,088 | $19,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $46,825 | $83,414 | $20,250 |
| Theatre | $37,531 | $64,880 | $19,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $96,517 | $142,970 | $19,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | $58,126 | $18,520 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former ND students earn a median $99,980 ten years after starting college, more than 98% of Indiana colleges we cover. 95% graduate within six years.
ND majors questions
How many majors does ND offer?
University of Notre Dame offers 56 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at ND?
Finance graduates from University of Notre Dame earn a median $160,313 four years after graduating, the highest of the 33 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,000.
Which ND majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theology / Ministry graduates earn the least: a median $54,758 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Notre Dame overview