by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Fordham University compares to other colleges that offer philosophy.
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Fordham University holds a strong position among schools offering philosophy. In particular, it placed #77 out of 185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 7 |
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 7 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in New York | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 |
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| Best Value Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 17 |
| Best Value Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 17 |
| Best Value Philosophy Schools in New York | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fordham University conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Philosophy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University earn a median of $64,223 a year. This is below $83,253, the median for all majors at Fordham University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Fordham University, philosophy graduates take on a median debt of $22,999 in student loans. This is below $25,602, the typical median for all majors at Fordham University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,730 | $62,990 |
| Fees | $1,480 | $1,480 |
Read more about Fordham University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Fordham University were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Fordham University are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a master’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of philosophy doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of philosophy doctoral degree graduates at Fordham University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a doctoral in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the philosophy majors at Fordham University.
The philosophy program at Fordham University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethics | 15 |
Fordham University conferred 15 completions in ethics recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).