by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Fordham U ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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Fordham U was ranked #70 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 70 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fordham U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,511 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fordham U paid an average of $1,020 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Fordham U. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Fordham U does not offer an online option for its sociology 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 sociology majors at Fordham University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 164 |
| International Relations & National Security | 119 |
| Anthropology | 40 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
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