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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fordham U ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at Fordham U was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 18 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fordham U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,811 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Fordham U paid an average of $1,020 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,335 | $60,335 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,088 | $1,088 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,075 | $23,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of area studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Fordham U does not offer an online option for its area studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fordham U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Fordham University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 10 |
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