Mathematics at University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame's mathematics program produces strong earners—graduates start at $65K and grow to $88K by year four, well above both national ($49K) and Indiana ($59K) medians. But here's what matters for the anxious parent: you're looking at a small graduating class (under 30 students), which means these numbers could shift considerably year to year. The math majors who do graduate are outearning the national average by 34%, though they're middle-of-the-pack for Indiana, where Rose-Hulman grads earn $86K and IU-Bloomington comes in near $59K.

The $19,000 median debt is manageable—representing just four months of first-year salary—especially when you consider that Notre Dame's 12% admission rate and 1510 average SAT suggest these students likely had multiple options, possibly with merit aid. The 34% earnings growth over four years indicates graduates are finding career traction, whether in finance, tech, or graduate programs.

The real question is whether Notre Dame's premium over state flagship alternatives justifies the investment. With only 12% of students receiving Pell grants, most families here are paying closer to full price. If your child qualifies for significant aid, this is straightforward. If you're paying $300K+ for a math degree, you're banking on Notre Dame's network and recruiting power to deliver outcomes beyond what the small sample size can reliably predict.