At Notre Dame, we know that callings outweigh careers.
The University of Notre Dame delivers an exceptional return on investment (ROI) for undergraduates, combining a 97% post-graduation placement rate within six months of graduation with a university-wide median starting salary of $82,000. Coordinated by the Center for Career Development and empowered by a global network of over 150,000 alumni, Notre Dame ensures that academic passions translate directly into top-tier careers, prestigious graduate fellowships, and impactful global service.
"Notre Dame has given me so many opportunities to dive deeper and explore my passions, particularly relating to education and service. I have had so many wonderful research, extracurricular, and work opportunities that have allowed me to use my interests to make an impact on various communities."
Audrey Henning ’27
Class of 2025
97%Placement Rate
Within six months after graduation, Notre Dame student plans include:
$82,000 median starting salary university-wide*
* Self-reported
Your Notre Dame Education at Work
Notre Dame graduates enter the workforce prepared to think critically, collaborate effectively, and put their knowledge into practice. Employers across industries recognize that preparation, which is why hundreds come to campus each year to recruit Notre Dame students. Through thousands of interviews and recruiting conversations, students connect their education, experiences, and interests with opportunities for what comes next.
97% Placement Rate
97% of students are successful in finding career opportunities (jobs, graduate school, or volunteer work) within six months of graduation.
84% Medical School Acceptance Rate
84% of Notre Dame pre-medical graduates are admitted to medical school, compared to a national average acceptance rate of roughly 40%.
90% Law School Acceptance Rate
90% of Notre Dame graduates who apply to law school are admitted.
12-Year Fulbright Legacy
Notre Dame is consistently recognized as a top national producer of Fulbright Program students for 12 consecutive academic years.
$82,000 Median Starting Salary
Surveyed graduates report a median starting salary according to Notre Dame’s First Destination Report.
90% Internship and Research Project Participation
90% of undergraduates complete internships or participate in research before they graduate.
Top 3 Ranking in Alumni Satisfaction
Notre Dame ranks 3rd among national universities in alumni satisfaction.
Ranked #7 in the U.S. for long-term career success (LinkedIn)
LinkedIn ranks the University of Notre Dame #7 in the country in its 2026 Top College ranking, which identifies schools that best set their graduates up for success.
Undergraduate Career Services: Support and Guidance From Day One
Preparing for life after Notre Dame isn't just a senior-year milestone; it’s a four-year journey. The Meruelo Family Center for Career Development empowers students at every stage of their undergraduate experience through tailored 1-on-1 coaching, hands-on workshops, mock interviews, internship placement, and career fairs.
That support expands through IrishCompass, our dedicated networking platform that links students to the world's most responsive alumni network. Whether seeking a mentor, exploring industry paths, or securing a post-grad role, Notre Dame students have an active lifelong community standing behind them.
A Global Network Behind You
As a graduate of Notre Dame, you’ll join one of the most extensive alumni networks in the world. Notre Dame has more clubs for alumni, parents, and friends of the University than any other college or university in the country. This global family ensures you're connected, supported, and championed wherever your path leads.
220+domestic alumni clubs
50+international alumni clubs
150,000+alumni around the world
I am grateful for the opportunity to take classes across different areas of interest as well, as my Notre Dame education has helped me decipher the person I want to be in my future career and how I can make a difference and honor God, specifically through sustainable architecture.
Grant Moore '30
I’ve loved getting involved with programs that focus on my interests. I’ve been able to travel internationally, build rockets to compete for NASA, and engage with professionals in interesting fields alongside some of my best friends.
Maddy Pieronek '28
Through the amazing dorm culture and community, close-knit alumni network, and outstanding and friendly professors, this university has proved time and time again that it wants you to succeed and thrive during college and after graduation.
