Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame Finance graduates earn nearly double the national median for their major—$99,222 versus $53,590—placing them in the 95th percentile both nationally and within Indiana. This isn't just about the Notre Dame brand; it's about access to elite investment banking and corporate finance roles that remain largely concentrated among top-tier programs. The $19,000 median debt produces a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.19, meaning graduates earn back their entire loan burden in roughly two months of work.

The trajectory reinforces the initial advantage: four-year earnings of $111,893 show these graduates aren't just landing hot first jobs but building sustainable careers in high-paying financial sectors. Compare this to the next-best Indiana option (University of Evansville at $61,531) and the gap speaks to recruiting networks rather than curriculum differences. The 12% admission rate means getting in is the real hurdle, but for families who can clear that bar, the financial returns are exceptional even by finance major standards.

The caveat here is obvious: only 12% of Notre Dame students receive Pell grants, suggesting many families are already affluent. But for middle-class families taking on moderate debt, the math works decisively. A sub-20% debt ratio in a field known for volatile compensation is about as secure as this major gets.