by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Fordham University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Fordham University highly for social sciences, coming in at #150 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 150 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 13 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 34 of 183 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Fordham University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 435 |
| Master’s | 48 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
This social sciences area of study at Fordham University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 156 |
| Economics | 151 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 108 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fordham University awarded 435 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Fordham University is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fordham University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,752 a year. This is lower than $83,253, the median for all majors at Fordham University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Fordham University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,684 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Fordham University were White. Roughly 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 232 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 30 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Fordham University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 48 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 16 |
