by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Fordham University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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Fordham University holds a strong position among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 570 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Social Work Schools in New York | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 26 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fordham University conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Fordham University report a median salary of $62,655 a year. This is lower than $83,253, the median for all majors at Fordham University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Fordham University, social work graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Learn more about Fordham University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 17% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Fordham University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at Fordham University were White. Approximately 51% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 172 |
| White | 365 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of social work doctoral degree graduates at Fordham University were White. About 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 doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at Fordham University.