How much money do Notre Dame College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $33,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $41,900 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Notre Dame College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $59,800 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $40,200 and Special Education and Teaching graduates who have a median starting income of $30,700 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $44,100 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Notre Dame College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $59,800 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) | $44,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $40,200 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,700 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204468 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Notre Dame College.