Mathematics and Statistics at University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame's Mathematics and Statistics program launches graduates into strong earnings—$89,689 in the first year, nearly $27,000 above the national median for this degree. Within four years, earnings climb to $106,786, a healthy 19% increase that suggests graduates are advancing into more senior quantitative roles. The debt load of $19,000 is remarkably manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.21—meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in under three months of work.

The Indiana comparison is interesting: this program performs at the state median, but that's partly because Indiana has only three schools offering this degree, making state rankings less meaningful. What matters more is the national picture, where Notre Dame ranks in the 84th percentile for earnings while keeping debt well below the national median. The university's 12% admission rate and 1510 average SAT score signal a highly selective environment, which typically translates to strong career networks and recruiting pipelines—valuable assets when launching a quantitative career.

For parents weighing the investment, this program delivers clear value. The combination of near-six-figure starting salaries, low debt, and strong earning trajectory makes it one of the more financially sound undergraduate math programs in the country. The moderate sample size suggests some year-to-year variation is possible, but the fundamentals are solid for a student interested in quantitative fields.