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Fordham U is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 381 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 29 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from Fordham U. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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, 56% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fordham U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Fordham U does not offer an online option for its history 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.
Of the 7 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Fordham U, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fordham U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Fordham University.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 63 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 579 |
| Communication & Journalism | 357 |
| English Language & Literature | 131 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 94 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 48 |
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