by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Fordham U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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Fordham U was ranked #15 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for philosophy 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 #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Philosophy Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 15 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Fordham U. This makes it the #17 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 philosophy majors earned their bachelor's degree from Fordham U. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Fordham U philosophy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fordham U Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in philosophy from Fordham U. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Fordham University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.