Business/Commerce at University of Notre Dame
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of Notre Dame graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of Notre Dame graduates earn $73k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all business/commerce bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana
Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $73,170 | $84,414 | $27,000* | — |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $71,100 | $89,404 | $19,500* | 0.27 |
| Indiana University-East | $54,860 | $57,188 | $25,250* | 0.46 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $52,467 | $59,798 | $22,003* | 0.42 |
| Indiana University-South Bend | $48,238 | $51,179 | $20,500* | 0.42 |
| Indiana University-Southeast | $47,862 | $55,336 | $22,062* | 0.46 |
| National Median | $47,506 | — | $26,000* | 0.55 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in Indiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington | $11,790 | $71,100 | $19,500 |
| Indiana University-East Richmond | $8,179 | $54,860 | $25,250 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $10,449 | $52,467 | $22,003 |
| Indiana University-South Bend South Bend | $8,179 | $48,238 | $20,500 |
| Indiana University-Southeast New Albany | $8,179 | $47,862 | $22,062 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Notre Dame, approximately 12% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.